fate worse than death

A hyperbolic phrase referring to a situation or experience that is very unpleasant. I appreciate Gina inviting me to go with her to the theater, but having to listen to those opera singers would be a fate worse than death.

fate worse than death

Fig. a terrible fate. (Usually an exaggeration.) Having to sit through one of his lectures is a fate worse than death.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Blanchard	[bla:ŋ'ʃa:]
Demetra	-	Italian, Romanian, Greek
Henderson	HEN-dər-sən	English
Christophorus	-	Late Roman
Brando	-	Ancient Germanic
ÉTiennette	-	French