Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
over-my-dead-body
idiom
/ˈoʊvər maɪ dɛd ˈbɑdi/
Definition
A phrase used to express strong refusal or opposition to something, often implying that one would resist it to the point of death.
Examples
- “You want to take my car? Over my dead body!”
- “He plans to sell the house? Over my dead body!”
Meaning
It emphasizes that someone will not allow something to happen, often used in a humorous or exaggerated context.
Synonyms
- Not a chance
- Not on your life
- Over my lifeless body
