would kill for

idiom

: to want very much
I'd kill for hair like hers!

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There is clearly mystery within Larry’s longing eyes, the home that Juicy would kill for in order to plant his whole heart. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025 Other industries would kill for that kind of growth. David Doty, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Rival studio executives would kill for those exit scores. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025 Most folks would kill for this special room in your house, so take advantage of the architectural treat that is a scullery, or re-do it entirely and figure out how to maximize efficiency for your family's needs. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for would kill for

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“Would kill for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20kill%20for. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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