of one's life
The best or worst; greatest. Usually describing a time or effort.
At Disneyland, Tommy had the time of his life.
His race for the presidency was the political fight of his life.
still life
A term used by artists to describe a motionless picture of a bowl of fruit, flowers, etc.
One of Van Gogh's most famous still lives is a vase of yellow flowers.
take one's life in one's hands
To face great danger or take great risk.
Driving that car with those worn tires would be taking your life in your hands.
He took his life in his hands when he tried to capture the wild horse.
time of one's life
have time of one's life
A very happy or wonderful time.
Очень счастливое или удивительное время жизни.
John had the time of his life at the party.
I could see that she was having the time of her life.
The children were having the time of their lives.
Дети веселились на славу.
walk of life
Way of living; manner in which people live.
Many rich people have yachts; people in their walk of life can afford them.
The banker did not want his son to marry a girl in a different walk of life.
People from every walk of life enjoy television.
within an inch of one's life
Until you are almost dead; near to dying. Often used after to.
The bear clawed the hunter within an inch of his life.
The prize fighter was beaten to within an inch of his life.
you bet
you bet your boots
you bet your life
Most certainly; yes, indeed; without any doubt. Used to declare with emphasis that a thing is really so.
Do I like to ski? You bet your life I do.
You bet I will be at the party.
You can bet your boots that Johnny will come home when his money is gone.