Phrase guide

I would rather die

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Used to show that the speaker hates or strongly dreads the task in question.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I would rather die than hear that awful song again.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Turkish: ölmeyi tercih ederim — I would rather die
  • Turkish: ölmeyi yeğlerim — I would rather die