Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

live rent-free in someone's mind

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.08 in modern English

Syllables: live ren-t-free in -some-one's -mind
IPA

37

Scrabble Score

26

Letters

6

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Synonym of live rent-free in someone's head.

American usage; Informal

Example Sentences

"I'm living my life on my own terms. I no longer fall victim to opinions and judgment. Rarely do these people live rent-free in my mind. When I meet someone new I'm not worried about what they'll think of me, because I know what I think of myself, […]"
"Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may not be married anymore, but this look from Mr. and Mrs. Smith will forever live rent free in our minds. Plus, it gets hella bonus points for being super comfy and unique."

Usage

American usage
Informal

Inflected Forms

lives rent-free in someone's mind (present, singular) living rent-free in someone's mind (participle, present) lived rent-free in someone's mind (participle, past) lived rent-free in someone's mind (past) live rent free in someone's mind (alternative)

Synonyms

live rent-free in someone's head

Questions

What does live rent-free in someone's mind mean?: Synonym of live rent-free in someone's head.

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