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.

    (通常因為覺得太丟臉而)絕對不會做某事。

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

      他絕對不會被人看到穿著這麼俗氣的服裝。

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

      我絕對不會被人看到在那種地方吃飯,太丟臉了。

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

      她絕對不會被人看到在公共場合唱歌,她覺得太尷尬了。