Death Idioms
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Meaning: no longer alive or existing
Example: When my dad finds out that I have lost the mobile phone, I am as dead as a dodo! Read more ➺
Meaning: everybody leaves their wealth behind after death
Example: The whole world knows that you can't take it with you but they still have so much affiliation to their worldly possessions. Read more ➺
Meaning: love someone very much
Example: He is prepared to do anything for her, go to any extent. He loves her to death. Read more ➺
Meaning: waste energy on something that has no chance of succeeding.
Example: He keeps trying to get his manuscripts published, but I think he is flogging a dead horse. Read more ➺
Meaning: to die
Example: Have you heard? The old man down the street has kicked the bucket. Read more ➺
Meaning: to deceive someone
Example: I'm not as dumb as you think; don't try to pull the wool over my eyes. Read more ➺
Meaning: on the point of dying
Example: Most of the survivors of the airplane crash are still at death's door. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to the realm or state after death; the afterlife.
Example: After his passing, many believed he had gone beyond the veil to reunite with loved ones. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation in which you must take a big risk in order to avoid failure
Example: A do-or-die attempt to halt the invaders. Read more ➺
Meaning: to expire while working
Example: She doesn't want to retire - she'd rather die in harness. Read more ➺
