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
Varinia	-	Ancient Roman, Spanish
Sjurd	-	Norwegian
Deidre	['diədri]
BetÜL	-	Turkish
Poldi	-	German
Mccullough	[mə'kʌlə]