English Explanatory Dictionary

life and limb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Existence together with the bodily faculties.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/ En-au-life and limb.ogg

Word forms

life and limb

Etymology

A reference to a person risking the loss of their life and injury to their limbs (arms and legs).

Synonyms

life and member

Related words

for life for dear life

Derived words

risk life and limb
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