die; desperately; no luck
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to die; to lose one's life
informalUsed informally to refer to dying or being killed, often in a direct or emphatic way.
If he hadn't rushed me to the hospital in time, I would have died long ago.
Three people died on the spot in that car accident.
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Going to such a dangerous place is simply asking for death.
adverb
desperately; recklessly; frantically
informalDescribes doing something with extreme effort, intensity, or disregard for safety, often under pressure or threat.
The injured fawn ran frantically.
These kids who grew up by the river play like crazy as soon as they see water!
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Upon hearing the gunshot, the crowd rushed desperately towards the door.
verb
to have no luck; to be destined not to enjoy good fortune
informalUsed to lament a lack of luck or fortune, especially in enjoying life's comforts or blessings. Often implies a sense of fate or destiny.
I worked hard all my life, but in old age, I still have no luck in enjoying good fortune.
He's an unlucky person; he always misses good opportunities.
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I bought a new house, but I'm fated not to live in it.