eat, breathe, and sleep (something)

eat, breathe, and sleep (something)

To dedicate nearly all of one's time, energy, and attention to a particular subject or activity. Our son eats, breathes, and sleeps chess. It's pretty remarkable! Ever since high school, I've been eating, breathing, and sleeping literature.

See also: and, sleep

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