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词汇 wouldn't be seen dead (doing something)
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wouldn't be seen dead (doing something)

Would never (do the thing being discussed). I wouldn't be seen dead wearing that shirt. You can burn it for all I care. She had always said she wouldn't be seen dead working for that company, but I guess everyone has their price.

would not be seen dead (doing something)

 and would not be caught dead (doing something)
would not do something under any circumstances. I wouldn't be seen dead going out with Bruno! Martha would not be caught dead going into a place like that.

wouldn't be seen dead

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wouldn't be caught dead

COMMON If you say that you wouldn't be seen dead or wouldn't be caught dead in particular clothes, places, or situations, you are emphasizing that you strongly dislike or disapprove of them. I wouldn't be seen dead in a black straw hat. The modern cowboy wouldn't be caught dead in such an old-fashioned place. There's many a dad who wouldn't be seen dead wheeling a baby in a pram through the park.

would not be seen dead

phr. would not do something under any circumstances. I wouldn’t be seen dead going out with Spike!
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