Live at rack and manger In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "live at rack and manger", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-03-10 06:03

Meaning of Live at rack and manger

Live at rack and manger verb phrase

To live extravagantly or lavishly

Successful people usually don't live at rack and manger because they know the value of money.

When I was a teenager, I lived at rack and manger from my family. Therefore, now I am making an effort to earn more money.

She lives at rack and manger because her rich parents support her.

My parents always teach me not to live at rack and manger though they are billionaires.

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Live with a a lavish lifestyle

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Grammar and Usage of Live at rack and manger

Verb Forms

  • lives at rack and manger
  • lived at rack and manger
  • living at rack and manger

The verb "live" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Live at rack and manger

The word "rack" may be a frame in which hay is placed and the manager is also used to hold food for horses. The term "rack and manger" appeared in the 14th century. 

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