death by a thousand paper cuts

article of death

The moment of death.

bat a thousand

To achieve success at each attempt.

catch one's death

To contract a serious illness, especially a nasty cold or other respiratory ailment and especially as a result of exposure to wet or chilly weather.

death and taxes

Something which is totally certain.

death by PowerPoint

The boredom or disengagement that an audience experiences from poorly designed or overly verbose presentations using any type of presentation software.

die a thousand deaths

To suffer repeatedly (often mentally rather than physically); to suffer extreme embarrassment or anxiety.

kiss of death

Something that may seem good and favorable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.

living death

A condition of suffering, solitude, or impairment so extreme as to deprive one's existence of all happiness and meaning.