| English | Russian |
| live a life of leisure | вести праздную жизнь (lazy West Siders living a life of leisure ART Vancouver) |
| live a miserable and filthy lifestyle | жить убогой и непристойной жизнью (CNN financial-engineer) |
| live off the backs of others | жить за чужой счёт (Do you have ANY Idea how much in taxes, both he and all the people he employs contribute to our province every year to support social services for those like you, who prefer to live off the backs of others? (vancouversun.com) ART Vancouver) |
| live on top of one another | жить друг у друга на головах (igisheva) |