live hard
Example Sentences
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Men marked by prowess but by no particular ambition, David and Charles live hard but enjoyably in the wilderness, go on great sprees when they come to town, feel no need of a change.
From Time Magazine Archive
They live hard by, in the Calle maior.
From Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love by Dryden, John
I have known many a family brought up decently on as little, or even less," said Peggy; "but then they were differently bred from you and could live hard.
From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Spence, Catherine Helen
To live hard and die hard, king in the wilderness and pauper in the town, lavish to-day and penniless to-morrow—such was the life of the most picturesque figure in America's history.
From The Story of the Trapper by Laut, A. C.
To work hard, live hard, die hard, and go to hell after all, would be hard indeed.
From Choice Specimens of American Literature, and Literary Reader Being Selections from the Chief American Writers by Martin, Benj. N.
