What means "I'll die trying" really?
At first, I know what this sentence means, that somebody is really fighting hard to get something for example to fulfill an important dream or step in his/her life, like "I'll die trying to find a job".

But seriously, is it just a saying or is it really meant, that I even would be ready to risk and give my life to try something? So if I would say it to an english speaker, would he/she await that I will be ready to give my life for my goal and even be ready to die in the attempt?

As always, thank you very much for your help.

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What means "I'll die trying" really?
At first, I know what this sentence means, that somebody is really fighting hard to get something for example to fulfill an important dream or step in his/her life, like "I'll die trying to find a job".

But seriously, is it just a saying or is it really meant, that I even would be ready to risk and give my life to try something? So if I would say it to an english speaker, would he/she await that I will be ready to give my life for my goal and even be ready to die in the attempt?

As always, thank you very much for your help.

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No, the person usually wouldn't really die trying.  But you never know, do you know? :-)

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Thank you very much Margaret. :) So I see now, it also depends on the situation I use the sentence. :) Thank you. :)

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Whether someone would take you literally depends on context. If you're talking about passing an exam, they know you're just using it as a figure of speech. But if you were talking about doing something dangerous, like climbing Everest without oxygen, then they might not expect to see you again! :-)

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