live hard

Aye, as sailors say—‘To work hard, live hard, die hard an’ go to hell after all would be hard indeed!

He would live hard and close for a year, saving every cent he could, and then spend the whole amount in one grand debauch.

They don't like nawthin' better'n to make a greener live hard.

It is the usual condition of mind upon such occasions amongst men who live hard.

Only oblige yourself to live hard for a little time, till you have saved five shillings out of your own earnings.