How to Pronounce "curl up and die"
expression
KURL-up-and-DYE
KURL-up-and-DYE
Definition
This expression means to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed, so much that you wish you could disappear or hide completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɝɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaɪ
British English
kˈɜːl/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KURL-up-and-DYE
UK
KURL-up-and-DYE
Listen in Context
When I gave the wrong answer in class, I wanted to curl up and die.
He was so embarrassed by the mistake, he could curl up and die.
If my secret gets out, I’ll just curl up and die.
After spilling coffee all over my boss, I wanted to curl up and die.