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
Bagot	['bægət]
Darell	DER-əl, DAR-əl	English
Olek	AW-lek	Polish
Amariah	am-ə-RIE-ə (English)	Biblical
Hye-Jin	hye-jeen	Korean
Arastoo	-	Persian