Be somebody’s life

phrase

To be incredibly important to someone, to the point that they can't imagine their life without it or them.

Music is my life, I can't go a day without listening to songs.
Visual representation of "be somebody’s life" - To be incredibly important to someone, to the point that they can't imagine their life without it or them.

Often appears as...

  • music
  • food

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be an essential part or aspect of someone's life or existence.

She always knew that helping others would be her life.
Visual representation of "be somebody’s life" - To be an essential part or aspect of someone's life or existence.

Often appears as...

  • helping others
  • writing

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be someone's main focus, purpose, or passion in life.

He gave up other opportunities because dancing was his life.
Visual representation of "be somebody’s life" - To be someone's main focus, purpose, or passion in life.

Often appears as...

  • dancing
  • education

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be incredibly important to someone, to the point that they can't imagine their life without it or them.

Music is my life, I can't go a day without listening to songs.
Visual representation of "be somebody’s life" - To be incredibly important to someone, to the point that they can't imagine their life without it or them.

Often appears as...

  • music
  • food

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be an essential part or aspect of someone's life or existence.

She always knew that helping others would be her life.
Visual representation of "be somebody’s life" - To be an essential part or aspect of someone's life or existence.

Often appears as...

  • helping others
  • writing

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be someone's main focus, purpose, or passion in life.

He gave up other opportunities because dancing was his life.
Visual representation of "be somebody’s life" - To be someone's main focus, purpose, or passion in life.

Often appears as...

  • dancing
  • education

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Emotional Intensity

Expresses a deep, emotional connection, suggesting someone's passion or raison d'être.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
For the artist, painting wasn't just a hobby, it was his life.
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Not Literal

It’s not literal but shows the high value someone places on something, often a pursuit or interest.

Illustration for Not Literal
To the chef, cooking is her life, though she enjoys other things too.
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Hyperbolic Expression

When people use this phrase, they're often exaggerating to emphasize their point.

Illustration for Hyperbolic Expression
He claims that fishing is his life, but he has many other interests as well.
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