die the way one lived
To die because of or after doing something characteristic of oneself, especially something that one enjoyed doing.
At least the daredevil, who unfortunately failed his famed stunt attempt, died the way he lived.
lived
/lɪvd/
adj 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
big, long, many, near, nearby, new, old, wooden
She lived in a big house near the city center for most of her life.
VERB + LIVED
having, time
I have lived in this city for ten years and I love it here.
LIVED + NOUN
japan, kamakura, kumamoto, kyoto, man, sea, singapore, tokyo
My grandfather lived in Kyoto for thirty years before moving to Tokyo.
PREP.
despite, down, in, since
She has lived in the same small town since she was born.
ADV.
always
My grandparents always lived in the same small town their entire lives.
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