Kill for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KIL-for
kˈɪl/ /fˈɔː
KIL-for
Definition
To want something very much, often used humorously to say you would do almost anything to get it.
Usage & Nuances
Always used informally or humorously; not literal. Commonly appears as 'I would kill for...' to express strong desire (e.g., 'I would kill for a coffee right now'). Not appropriate in formal or sensitive contexts.
Spanish: daría lo que fuera por - mataría porPortuguese (BR): daria tudo para ter - mataria porPortuguese (PT): dava tudo para ter - matava porChinese (Simplified): 非常渴望 (直译：为……都愿意杀人)Chinese (Traditional): 非常渴望 (直譯：為……都願意殺人)Hindi: जान देने को तैयार होनाArabic: سيفعل أي شيء من أجلBengali: অতিরিক্তভাবে চাই - অসম্ভব ইচ্ছা করাRussian: очень хотеть - отдать всё заJapanese: 喉から手が出るほど欲しいVietnamese: khao khát tột cùng - cực kỳ thèm muốnKorean: 간절히 원하다Turkish: çok istemek - bir şey için can atmakUrdu: بہت زیادہ خواہش کرنا - جان دیناIndonesian: sangat menginginkan - ngidam banget
Example Sentences
I would kill for some chocolate right now.
basic
She would kill for a day off work.
basic
He would kill for some peace and quiet.
basic
Man, I’d kill for a cold drink on a hot day like this.
natural
You know, I’d kill for your cooking skills.
natural
After that hike, I’d kill for a hot shower.
natural