die to

Idioms

Also, be dying to. Long greatly to do something, as in I'm dying to go to Alaska. [c. 1700] Also see die for.

Example Sentences

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The policies are designed to provide their family with a lump sum of money after they die to cover things ranging from funeral expenses to outstanding debts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“Mayors always tell me they would die to have one of these companies, and we have dozens and dozens,” says Daniel Lurie, San Francisco’s first-term mayor, rattling off buzzy startups like OpenAI and Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Their marching song, the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” said it all: “As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free.”

From Slate • Aug. 26, 2025

And, did a “dedicated Imperial naval inspector” really have to die to protect Ghorman pride?

From Salon • May 7, 2025

He did not want to be the first to die, to leave her alone.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

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