nem morto

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “not even dead”.

Adjective

nem morto (feminine nem morta, masculine plural nem mortos, feminine plural nem mortas)

1. (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.”)