nem morto
Portuguese
Etymology
Literally, “not even dead”.
Adjective
nem morto (feminine nem morta, masculine plural nem mortos, feminine plural nem mortas)
- (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.”)