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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.