wouldn't be seen dead

Related to word: see

Idiom

Definition

  1. Used to express that someone would never do something because they think it would be too embarrassing or shameful.

    • He wouldn't be seen dead wearing such a tacky outfit.

    • I wouldn't be seen dead eating at a place like that, it's just too embarrassing.

    • She wouldn't be seen dead singing in public, she thinks it's too mortifying.