Live and let live
idiom
Accept and tolerate other people's actions or behaviors even if they're different from your own.
I don't agree with his lifestyle but my philosophy is live and let live.
Often appears as...
- my personal motto is live and let live
- philosophy of live and let live
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
Accept and tolerate other people's actions or behaviors even if they're different from your own.
I don't agree with his lifestyle but my philosophy is live and let live.
Often appears as...
- my personal motto is live and let live
- philosophy of live and let live
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Non-judgmental
Emphasizes accepting differences without judging others for how they choose to live.
He's got some unconventional beliefs, but I say live and let live.
Pro Tip 2/3Freedom ethos
Reflects a belief in allowing others the freedom to do as they please, as long as it doesn't harm anyone.
Yes, they're a bit noisy, but we all just live and let live around here.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict avoidance
Used to avoid arguments or discord when there's disagreement or disapproval of others' actions.
I'd rather not start an argument, so I just live and let live.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-judgmental
Emphasizes accepting differences without judging others for how they choose to live.
He's got some unconventional beliefs, but I say live and let live.
Pro Tip 2/3Freedom ethos
Reflects a belief in allowing others the freedom to do as they please, as long as it doesn't harm anyone.
Yes, they're a bit noisy, but we all just live and let live around here.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict avoidance
Used to avoid arguments or discord when there's disagreement or disapproval of others' actions.
I'd rather not start an argument, so I just live and let live.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-judgmental
Emphasizes accepting differences without judging others for how they choose to live.
He's got some unconventional beliefs, but I say live and let live.
Pro Tip 2/3Freedom ethos
Reflects a belief in allowing others the freedom to do as they please, as long as it doesn't harm anyone.
Yes, they're a bit noisy, but we all just live and let live around here.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict avoidance
Used to avoid arguments or discord when there's disagreement or disapproval of others' actions.
I'd rather not start an argument, so I just live and let live.
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