How to Pronounce "kill for"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
kˈɪl/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIL-for
UK
KIL-for
Listen in Context
I would kill for some chocolate right now.
She would kill for a day off work.
He would kill for some peace and quiet.
Man, I’d kill for a cold drink on a hot day like this.