Phrase guide

to the death

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

That will continue until one of the contestants dies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: set phrase

Examples

  • The two gladiators fought to the death.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

To the utmost degree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: jusqu'à ce que mort s'en suive — that one will die
  • Irish: go héag — that one will die
  • Polish: na śmierć i życie — that one will die
  • Spanish: a muerte — that one will die
  • Spanish: a ultranza — that one will die
  • Polish: na śmierć i życie — to the utmost degree