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Not be caught dead Meaning in English

expression

ˈnɑt/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈdɛd
NAHT bee KAWT ded
nˈɒt/ /bˈiː/ /kˈɔːt/ /dˈɛd
NOT bee KAWT ded

Definición

Used to strongly say you would never do something because you really dislike or refuse it.

Uso & Matices

Very informal and often humorous; used for strong refusal, usually with clothing, places, or activities. Common structures: 'I wouldn't be caught dead in...', 'He wouldn't be caught dead doing...'. Not literal—it's an exaggeration.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I would not be caught dead wearing that hat.

basic

He would not be caught dead eating broccoli.

basic

We would not be caught dead at that party.

basic

Trust me, you'd not be caught dead in those shoes.

natural

My dad would not be caught dead listening to pop music.

natural

She'd not be caught dead shopping at that store.

natural