to die for

phrase

: extremely desirable or appealing
The dessert was to die for.

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Regardless of the crush of bodies, the vibe at Lowboy is mellow, with seasonal drinks, a delectable menu of bar food, a cute patio—and, of course, a smashburger that is to die for. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Thompson again pleaded guilty, and in 1978 was sentenced to die for the killing. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The hair, the clothes, the makeup are to die for, as Boyle and his production team relish in period details and an ever-flowing, relentless pace. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026 There’s all the fall feels, not to mention that the cover is to die for! Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to die for

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“To die for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20die%20for. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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