Used to show that the speaker hates or strongly dreads the task in question.

(idiomatic) added to a promise or a statement to show how serious one was about being honest in what one said

Alternative form of die the way one lived

Alternative form of die the way one lived

Alternative form of die the way one lived

(idiomatic, humorous) Used to indicate that someone is being unreasonably bossy and demanding.

Life is short, so you should enjoy it while you can. / In speaking pejoratively of epicurean beliefs.

Synonym of cross my heart and hope to die

A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

To ignite a substance by using the heat generated by compression.