to die for
Very good; exquisite; particularly desirable.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That chocolate cake is to die for.”
“You should visit that new bakery because their fresh croissants are absolutely to die for.”
“The view from the mountain peak at sunrise was truly to die for, making the long and difficult climb worthwhile.”
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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
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die a thousand deaths
To suffer repeatedly (often mentally rather than physically); to suffer extreme embarrassment or anxiety.
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die down
To become less virulent or strong; to subside.
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die hard
Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.
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die in harness
Of a person, to pass away before retirement.
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die on one's arse
To fail completely.
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die on the vine
To fail at an early stage or never come to fruition, typically due to neglect, infeasibility, or lack of resources.
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die out
To become extinct.
Last updated August 10, 2026