Over my dead body meaning
What does the saying 'Over my dead body' mean?
Idiom: Over my dead body
Meaning:
If you say that something will happen over your dead body, you will not let it happen.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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