English Idioms from A-Z

Wouldn’T Be Caught Dead

The idiom "wouldn’t be caught dead" means that you would never do something, even if someone offered you a lot of money or other rewards. It is a way of expressing that you strongly dislike or disapprove of something, and you would never be seen doing it.

For example, if someone asked you to wear a bright pink suit to a job interview, you might say, "I wouldn't be caught dead in a pink suit!" This means that you would never wear a pink suit, even if it meant losing the job opportunity.

You can use this idiom in a variety of situations to express your strong feelings about something. It is often used to show that you have a strong sense of personal style or values, and you would never compromise them for anyone or anything.


The usage of the idiom 'Wouldn’T Be Caught Dead' in a sentence

• He wouldn't be caught dead with a grammar mistake in his published book.

• I wouldn't be caught dead in that haunted house.

• She wouldn't be caught dead at a party without her designer dress and high heels.

• He wouldn't be caught dead working for that company again.

• I wouldn't be caught dead without checking my work twice before submitting it to the boss.

• My sister wouldn't be caught dead wearing those outdated clothes.

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