Death, colloquial expression.

Here are some colloquial expressions using the word ‘Death’ which native speakers and good language learners use to ‘express themselves’.

Have a look at these, see if you can make up some of your own expressions and phrases for the appropriate situations. Listen out for them on shows, YouTube, podcast and even the radio, yes the radio! Make up your own examples. Knock yourself out. But don't kill yourself if you can't use them.

Phrase ‍ ‍Meaning

Over my dead body: Absolutely not. I will never allow it.

Sick to death: Extremely annoyed, bored, or fed up with something.

Never say die: Never give up, even when things are difficult.

The kiss of death: Something that causes failure or ruins a situation.

Knock ’em dead: Good luck! Do a great job and impress everyone.

Kill with kindness: Deal with someone difficult by being extremely kind and polite.

A fate worse than death: Something considered extremely unpleasant or embarrassing.

Dig your own grave: Do something that will cause your own problems or failure.

Dice with death: Take a very dangerous risk.

Death warmed up: Look or feel extremely ill, tired, or exhausted.

Dead right: Completely correct.

Dead meat: Absolutely tried / exhausted. OR, In serious trouble; likely to be punished or harmed.