What does over my dead body mean?
Idiom Meaning:
said when opposing something (and would prevent it from happening)
Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:
Clue (1985)
Time of Scene:
Mr. Boddy: You lockin’ me in? I’ll take the key.
Wadsworth: Over my dead body, sir.
Superman/Doomsday (2007)
Time of Scene:
Dark Superman: You know, Metropolis is doing just fine without you.
Superman: I’m not sure I approve of your methods.
Dark Superman: I’m not asking for your approval. Get this straight, you’re not needed here. Metropolis is under my protection, now and forever.
Superman: Over my dead body.
Star Wars (1977)
Time of Scene:
Greedo: Jabba’s put a price on your head so large every bounty hunter in the galaxy will be looking for you. I’m lucky I found you first.
Han Solo: Yeah, but this time I’ve got the money.
Greedo: If you give it to me, I might forget I found you.
Han Solo: I don’t have it with me. Tell Jabba…
Greedo: Jabba’s through with you! He has no use for smugglers who drop their shipments at the first sign of an Imperial cruiser.
Han Solo: Even I get boarded sometimes. Do you think I had a choice?
Greedo: You can tell that to Jabba. At best, he may only take your ship.
Han Solo: Over my dead body!
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