to the death

phrase

1

: until someone is dead

The warriors would fight to the death.

a battle to the death

2

: with all of one's energy and effort

Some parents do not want the school to be closed, and say they'll fight to the death for it.

Examples of to the death in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The strongest females fight against each other, often to the death, until a single winner emerges as the new queen. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Odysseus reveals who is really is, and with the help of Telemachus, kills all the suitors in a breakneck fight to the death. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Sochor was strapped to a gurney with an IV in his arm when the curtain to the death chamber went up at execution time. — Landon Mion , Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

From an arrest in a deadly graduation shooting to the death of a former Sacramento State football star, here’s a look at the day’s top stories. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for to the death

• shibboleth
• beth
• breath
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• lethe
• meth
• neath
• seth
• sheth
• sneath