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Free sign upThe phrase "and die by the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing consequences or outcomes related to a specific action or principle, often in a moral or philosophical sense.
Example: "You must be prepared to live by the sword and die by the sword."
Alternatives: "face the consequences of" or "suffer the repercussions of".
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"You live and die by the ratings.
Arpaio seems to live and die by the press release.
We will live and die by the sword, and the sword shall devour forever.
Their restaurant, suites and cabins live and die by the mountain.
Fitness trackers live and die by the quality of their apps.
"We live and die by the quality of our information systems," Mr. Hoard added.
One hundred million people in Bangladesh live and die by the river.
"In this political business, you live by the sword and die by the sword...
Arrests and summonses are what officers "live and die by," the transit officer told me.
For starters, cancer statistics live and die by the method of data collection.
"I don't live and die by the market," she said, "but this has rocked me".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com