die for want of lobster sauce

To literally die or to be devastated due to a minor inconvenience or mishap. The phrase is thought to refer to a chef who committed suicide after discovering that he didn't have the ingredients to make lobster sauce for a banquet for King Louis XIV. I know you're really upset about not getting the lead in the school play, but I think you dying for want of lobster sauce—I mean, you still got a great role!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Mies	MEES	Dutch
Vitus	-	Ancient Roman
Alex
Benedetto	-	Italian
Bell	[bel]
Anneka	-	English (Rare)