see life

To witness and experience many different things, especially from a diversity of places, cultures, etc. You have writer's block because you're cooped up in that tiny workspace. You need to get out into the world to see life and be inspired. The purpose of the gap year is to see life—to experience things you won't see in textbooks.

see life

gain a wide experience of the world, especially its more pleasurable aspects.

see ˈlife

see and experience different ways of living, for example by travelling, working with many different kinds of people, etc: She’s done many different jobs all over the world. She’s seen life, that’s for sure. ♢ He’s certainly seen a bit of life.