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Would not be caught dead Meaning in English

expression

ˈwʊd/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈdɛd
WOOD-NAHT-BEE-KAWT-DED
wˈʊd/ /nˈɒt/ /bˈiː/ /kˈɔːt/ /dˈɛd
WOOD-NOT-BEE-KAWT-DED

释义

This expression means you refuse to do something or would never allow yourself to be seen doing it because you strongly dislike or are embarrassed by it.

用法与细微差别

Very informal and sometimes humorous. Used for things you find embarrassing or totally unacceptable ('I would not be caught dead wearing that'). Usually exaggerates for effect and is not literal. Often used with activities, clothing, or groups one dislikes.

例句

I would not be caught dead eating bugs.

basic

He would not be caught dead in a pink shirt.

basic

We would not be caught dead going to that club.

basic

She would not be caught dead listening to country music—she hates it!

natural

Honestly, I would not be caught dead at that boring party.

natural

You would not be caught dead wearing socks with sandals, right?

natural