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Meaning of 'Like to died'

What does the saying 'Like to died' mean?

Idiom: Like to died

Meaning:

This is regional southern Midwest American English, and may extend to other areas in the U.S. South. In the phrase, "like to" means "almost," and "died" is hyperbole, expressing the extreme effect on the speaker. Here's an example: "That job was so hard, I like to died".

Country: American English American English | Subject Area: Death | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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