A rope or line used to save a life in an emergency; something that is essential to a person's survival or welfare; a vital connection or communication route; (in palmistry) the line on the palm associated with the length and quality of life.
Origin
From life (Old English lif) + line (from Old English līne — a rope, cord, or row). Originally a literal safety rope at sea or in rescue operations. The figurative sense of an essential connection or vital support developed in the 19th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use
Lifeline in Conversation
Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue
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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering
Lifeline — AI Prompts
5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices
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