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to die for

idiom
Meaning

Very good; exquisite; particularly desirable.


Examples
SIMPLE

That chocolate cake is to die for.

CONTEXTUAL

You should visit that new bakery because their fresh croissants are absolutely to die for.

COMPLEX

The view from the mountain peak at sunrise was truly to die for, making the long and difficult climb worthwhile.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    cross my heart and hope to die

    Added to a promise or a statement to show how serious one was about being honest in what one said

  2. 02

    die a thousand deaths

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

  3. 03

    die down

    To become less virulent or strong; to subside.

  4. 04

    die hard

    Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.

  5. 05

    die in harness

    Of a person, to pass away before retirement.

  6. 06

    die on one's arse

    To fail completely.

  7. 07

    die on the vine

    To fail at an early stage or never come to fruition, typically due to neglect, infeasibility, or lack of resources.

  8. 08

    die out

    To become extinct.

Last updated April 17, 2026