die a thousand deaths
The phrase "die a thousand deaths" is a dramatic way to express severe emotional distress or embarrassment, often experienced repeatedly.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)To suffer extreme emotional distress or embarrassment repeatedly.
Example
- She felt like she would die a thousand deaths if her secret was revealed.
- He died a thousand deaths waiting for the exam results.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "die a thousand deaths":
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