TO BE DYING FOR / TO
TO BE DYING FOR / TO: meaning and examples
Today's expression is: TO BE DYING FOR SOMETHING / TO DO SOMETHING
It means: to want something very strongly; to want to do something a lot.
Example 1:
Is this tour almost finished? We've been following the guide around for two hours and at this point, I'm dying for a rest and a cold drink.
Example 2:
He's dying to ask Janet to go away for the weekend with him, but he's afraid that she'll say no. After all, they've only been dating for two weeks.
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