to the life

Idioms

Resembling exactly, as in She's her sister to the life, or The play's so realistic; the murder is acted out to the life. This idiom uses life in the sense of “a lifelike semblance.” [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

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The deal, which the companies will announce on Wednesday, also underscores Anthropic’s commitment to the life sciences industry as it continues targeting enterprise clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He said the former MP's loss of his seat had been a "detriment to the life and times of Dewsbury".

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

As someone who likes to be at home in her creams and nightgown, how have you adapted to the life of an up-and-coming pop star?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

A memorial garden dedicated to the life of Freddie Mercury is to be officially opened in west London later.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

I’ve invaded their lives, and eventually, if I can’t figure out how to survive here by myself, I’ll need to return to the life I left behind.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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