Definition:
To live the life of Riley means to have a comfortable, carefree, and enjoyable life, often without having to exert much effort. It refers to a lifestyle characterized by ease, luxury, and minimal worries.
Example:
He married a millionaire, and since then he's been living the life of Riley!
(او با یک میلیونر ازدواج کرد و از آن زمان، راحت و آسوده زندگی میکند.)
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Explanation in Persian:
عبارت زندگی راحت و بیدغدغه و آسوده داشتن است و به شخصی اطلاق میشود که زندگی با لذت و راحتی دارد، بدون اینکه نیاز به تلاش زیاد یا کار سخت داشته باشد.
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Additional Notes (IELTS Level Tip):
This idiom is informal and often used in spoken English, in storytelling, or when describing someone’s lifestyle.
You can use it in both present and past tense:
She is living the life of Riley after moving to the countryside.
He lived the life of Riley before the financial crisis.
Synonyms or phrases with similar meaning include: to live in comfort, to have a cushy life, to enjoy the good life.
Useful for IELTS speaking and writing sections when describing lifestyle, wealth, or social conditions.
Instructor: Mr. Sedaghat Ali Molaei
Key Vocabulary for IELTS Context:
carefree, luxurious, effortless, cushy, well-off, leisure, comfortable lifestyle, privileged, enjoyable, stress-free.