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
Herbie	HUR-bee	English
Cambria	KAM-bree-ə (English)	Various
Brittany	BRIT-nee, BRIT-ə-nee	English
Kelda	-	English (Rare)
Thokozani	to-ko-ZAH-nee	Southern African, Chewa
Fusun	-	Turkish