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
Michalis	-	Greek
Lettie	['leti]
Nella	NEL-lah	Italian
Isbrand	-	Ancient Germanic
Jesse	JES-ee (English), YES-sə (Dutch)	English, Dutch, Biblical
Hamilton	['hæmiltən]