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true till death

Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London

breath


SIMPLE

“He promised to be true till death.”

CONTEXTUAL

“They exchanged rings and vowed to remain true till death, regardless of the challenges ahead.”

COMPLEX

“Despite the political turmoil and the threat of exile, the loyal knight remained true till death to his fallen king.”


The connection is very apt.


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Last updated June 7, 2026