Live and let live

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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.
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Often appears as...

  • my personal motto is live and let live
  • philosophy of live and let live

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Idiomatic

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Non-judgmental

Emphasizes accepting differences without judging others for how they choose to live.

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He's got some unconventional beliefs, but I say live and let live.
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Freedom ethos

Reflects a belief in allowing others the freedom to do as they please, as long as it doesn't harm anyone.

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Yes, they're a bit noisy, but we all just live and let live around here.
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Conflict avoidance

Used to avoid arguments or discord when there's disagreement or disapproval of others' actions.

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I'd rather not start an argument, so I just live and let live.
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