English Expression · Native
I would rather die
Used to show that the speaker hates or strongly dreads the task in question
Pronunciation: say I would rather die
Meaning
Used to show that the speaker hates or strongly dreads the task in question.
Example
I would rather die than hear that awful song again.
I would rather die than hear that awful song again.
Practice tips
- Practice I would rather die out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for native-level learners.