nem morto

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “not even dead”.

Adjective

nem morto (feminine nem morta, masculine plural nem mortos, feminine plural nem mortas)

  1. (idiomatic, of a person) wouldn't be caught dead (definitely would not do (an action, a decision, a thought, etc.))
    Eu não seria visto nem morto em um suéter.
    I wouldn't be caught dead in a sweater vest.
    (literally, “I wouldn't be seen (not) even dead in a sweater vest.”)
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