FOR DEAR LIFE
Dictionary entry overview: What does for dear life mean? • FOR DEAR LIFE (adverb)
The adverb FOR DEAR LIFE has 1 sense:
1. as though your life was at stake
Familiarity information: FOR DEAR LIFE used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• FOR DEAR LIFE (adverb)
Meaning:
As though your life was at stake
Context example:
he was running for dear life
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