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daily life — everyday living

collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon

the normal activities, routines, and experiences people have each day

Say it like a native

Textbook This impacts the quotidian existence of citizens.

Native It affects people's daily life.

'Quotidian existence' is purple prose; 'daily life' is the plain phrase.

Pattern: in (someone's) daily life; daily life of (someone)

In use

  • Technology has changed many aspects of our daily life, from how we communicate to how we shop.daily life
  • In my daily life, I try to balance studying with spending time outdoors, which helps me stay healthy and focused.IELTS speaking

Common mistake

✗ In the daily life, we use it a lot.

✓ In daily life, we use it a lot.

Usually 'in daily life' — no 'the'.

Common collocations

  • daily life — in, part of, everyday, affect

Don't confuse it

'Lifestyle' refers to the way someone chooses to live, while 'daily life' is about the usual things people do each day.

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