Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

if-it-kills-me

idiom
/ɪf ɪt kɪlz mi/
Definition
A phrase used to express a strong determination or commitment to do something, regardless of the potential consequences or difficulties involved.
Examples
  • “I’m going to finish this project if it kills me!”
  • “She promised to see her friend through thick and thin, even if it kills her.”
Meaning
This expression indicates that someone is willing to go to great lengths or endure significant challenges to achieve a goal or fulfill a promise.
Synonyms
  • at all costs
  • no matter what
  • regardless of the consequences