live it down—forget smth. bad or embarrassing, such as mistake, failure, etc.:
- If you were beaten by Jack, you would never live it down.
live it up—(coll.) have a very enjoyable and exciting time:
- Nobody lives for always, but when I live I like to live it up.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase live up to it—act in full accordance with principles, rules, etc.; reach the standard that may be expected:
- You will never live up to it because you are a human and incapable of perfection and bound to have flaws here and there.