How to Pronounce "die a thousand deaths"
expression
DY-uh THOU-zund DETHS
DY-uh THOU-zuhnd DETHS
Definition
To feel intense embarrassment, fear, or distress, as if you are suffering repeatedly; not literally dying, but feeling extremely uncomfortable in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθaʊzən/, /ˈθaʊzənd/ /ˈdɛθs
British English
dˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /θˈaʊzənd/ /dˈɛθs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DY-uh THOU-zund DETHS
UK
DY-uh THOU-zuhnd DETHS
Listen in Context
I died a thousand deaths when I forgot my lines on stage.
She dies a thousand deaths whenever she has to speak in public.
He died a thousand deaths waiting for the exam results.
Every time my phone rang during that meeting, I died a thousand deaths.