death on

Idioms  

1. Very effective against; also, very fond of. For example, “He is a wonderful fielder and sure death on bunts” (Christy Mathewson, Pitching, 1912), or The boss is death on tardiness, or She's death on the latest fashions. [Slang; early 1800s]

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death on

The state-run insurer that covers healthcare for workers, Comwel, blamed his death on overwork following an investigation.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Pamela Warner commemorated the anniversary of her son’s death on Tuesday, sharing photos from their past on the Instagram page dedicated to her son’s memory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death on Saturday stirred up a mess of feelings.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

McCaul learned of Graham’s death on the long train ride from Kyiv back to Poland, where he planned to push for more ways to help Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

“You hear it on every street corner. It’s a wonder we don’t all choke to death on it.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson