Do something to death
phrase
To repeat something so often that it becomes annoying or not interesting.
I liked that song initially but my brother has played it to death.
Often appears as...
- listen to death
- talk to death
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To repeat something so often that it becomes annoying or not interesting.
I liked that song initially but my brother has played it to death.
Often appears as...
- listen to death
- talk to death
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
She wore that meme to death on her T-shirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Implies that too much repetition spoils enjoyment or interest.
He talked about his vacation plans to death; I lost interest.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Hyperbole
It’s a hyperbolic expression emphasizing overuse, common in English.
That internet joke was funny till everyone shared it to death.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
She wore that meme to death on her T-shirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Implies that too much repetition spoils enjoyment or interest.
He talked about his vacation plans to death; I lost interest.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Hyperbole
It’s a hyperbolic expression emphasizing overuse, common in English.
That internet joke was funny till everyone shared it to death.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
She wore that meme to death on her T-shirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Implies that too much repetition spoils enjoyment or interest.
He talked about his vacation plans to death; I lost interest.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Hyperbole
It’s a hyperbolic expression emphasizing overuse, common in English.
That internet joke was funny till everyone shared it to death.
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