Cheat death

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verb phrase

To narrowly escape a situation where one could have died.

He was in a severe car accident but managed to cheat death.
Visual representation of "cheat death" - To narrowly escape a situation where one could have died

Often appears as...

  • manage to cheat death
  • miracle to cheat death

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Idiomatic

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Idiomatic Usage

Used in informal settings, often to narrate personal experiences or close escapes.

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After surviving the avalanche, he said he cheated death.
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Emotional Intensity

Conveys a strong emotional response to escaping danger, emphasizing the severity of the situation.

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When she woke up from the coma, everyone agreed she had cheated death.
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Figurative Expression

It's not literal cheating; it's a creative way to say someone avoided dying unexpectedly.

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Climbing out of the wreck, he felt like he cheated death.
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