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kill oneself

/kɪl wʌnˈself/

Tradução: Expressão informal que significa esforçar-se ou trabalhar excessivamente, muitas vezes até a exaustão. Também pode ter sentido literal de tirar a própria vida, mas no uso cotidiano é mais frequentemente empregada em sentido figurado.

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/kɪl wʌnˈself/B2informal
  • ptExpressão informal que significa esforçar-se ou trabalhar excessivamente, muitas vezes até a exaustão. Também pode ter sentido literal de tirar a própria vida, mas no uso cotidiano é mais frequentemente empregada em sentido figurado.

An informal expression meaning to exert oneself excessively or work extremely hard, often to the point of exhaustion. Can also refer literally to ending one's own life, but in everyday use it is more commonly used figuratively.

  1. End one's own lifeB2formal

    To intentionally cause one's own death.

    ptTirar a própria vida

    • He was deeply depressed and considered killing himself.
    • The tragedy of someone killing themselves affects many people.
    • It is important to seek help if you have thoughts of killing yourself.
  2. Overexert oneselfB2informal

    To work extremely hard or push oneself to the point of exhaustion.

    ptMatar-se de trabalhar

    • She killed herself trying to finish the project on time.
    • Don't kill yourself over this minor task.
    • He killed himself working two jobs to support his family.