to die for

phrase

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

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The pair were convicted of murdering four people and were sentenced to die for the killings. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 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 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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