live down

/lˈaɪv dˈaʊn/

to live down

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: live]

to overcome or erase the shame or embarrassment caused by a mistake or misdeed by demonstrating better behavior over time

synonyms : unlive

Examples

1. After the scandal, the politician worked hard to rebuild his reputation and live down the controversy.

2. So the blender lives down here.

3. You guys live down south, presumably.

4. Your micro USB port lives down on the bottom of the device.