be a fate worse than death

To be a very unpleasant situation or experience. This phrase is usually used hyperbolically, especially when referring to some form of punishment. It will be a fate worse than death if my parents catch me sneaking in after curfew. 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.

be a fate worse than death

(humorous)

to be the worst thing that can happen to you When you're 16, an evening at home with your parents is a fate worse than death.

See seal fate, tempt fate

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ricardo	ree-KAHR-do (Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese
Ramaz	-	Georgian
ValĒRijs	-	Latvian
Avram	-	Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Katar	-	Armenian
Yarav'am	-	Biblical Hebrew