Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
over-my-dead-body
idiom
ˈoʊvər maɪ dɛd ˈbɑːdi
Definition
A phrase used to indicate strong opposition to something, implying that the speaker would rather die than allow it to happen.
Examples
- “You want to take my car? Over my dead body!”
- “If you think I’m going to let you skip school, it’s over my dead body!”
Meaning
The expression signifies a person’s firm refusal to accept a proposal or action, suggesting they would go to great lengths to prevent it.
Synonyms
- Not a chance
- Over my dead body
- Absolutely not
