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live down

British  
/ lɪv /

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to withstand the effects of (a crime, mistake, etc) by waiting until others forget or forgive it

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

live down Idioms  
  1. Overcome or reduce the shame of a mistake, misdeed, or the like. It is often put in the negative, as in I'm afraid I'll never live down that tactless remark I made. [Mid-1800s]


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I live down the street from a Mr. Charlie’s, which is like a plant-based version of McDonald’s.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

“Transitory” went from a party line to a punchline, one the Fed is still trying to live down.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

While the Artemis II crew’s daily life was broadcast live down to millions on Earth, Hansen said onboard the team was isolated.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

“There are those coming from the Northeast that want to live down here and those in South Florida who want to finally live by the water,” he said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 1, 2026

“Once we’ve left, the ghoul’s going to come and live down here in my room,” said Ron.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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