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live to tell the tale live to tell the taleTo suffer through a harrowing, frightening, or dangerous situation and still be alive afterwards. Often used hyperbolically or humorously. Don't worry, the drop might be a bit scary, but we'll make sure you live to tell the tale. I had to spend the holidays with my in-laws, but I lived to tell the tale!See also: live, tale, telllive to tell the tale If someone lives to tell the tale, they survive a dangerous or frightening experience. Michael Sproule was attacked by a shark. He lived to tell the tale but had to have emergency surgery for serious cuts to his hands and legs. At 20 miles per hour a pedestrian could escape death but at 40 miles per hour the chances of living to tell the tale are small.See also: live, tale, telllive to tell the tale survive a dangerous experience and be able to tell others about it.See also: live, tale, telllive to tell the ˈtale (informal, often humorous) survive a terrible experience: Only one man out of fifteen lived to tell the tale. ♢ It will be a difficult experience, but I expect you’ll live to tell the tale!See also: live, tale, tell |