be dying for/to do something

Related to word: die

Idiom

Definition

  1. B1

    To have an overwhelming desire or craving for something, or to be extremely eager to do something.

    极度渴望得到某事物或做某事。

    • They were dying for a cold drink in the hot weather.

      他们在炎热的天气里非常想喝一杯冷饮。

    • I'm dying to go on a vacation to the beach.

      我迫不及待地想去海滩度假。

    • He was dying to know the results of the exam.

      他非常想知道考试的结果。