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.