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life and limb

/ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.70 in modern English

Syllables
life and limb
IPA
/ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Existence together with the bodily faculties.

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/
  • British English: /ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/

Phrases

risk life and limb for life for dear life

Frequently Paired Words

for life for dear life

Synonyms

life and member

Rhymes With

him jim kim tim gym swim slim trim rim sim pacific rim limb

Questions

How do you pronounce life and limb?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/.
What does life and limb mean?
Existence together with the bodily faculties.
Where does life and limb come from?
A reference to a person risking the loss of their life and injury to their limbs (arms and legs).

How to pronounce life and limb

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