to save one's life

English

Phrase

to save one's life

1. (informal) at all (Used with "can't", "couldn't" etc. to emphasize a lack of skill)

   "I can't dance to save my life."

2. (informal, hyperbolic) under any circumstances; [I'd] rather die than... (Used with "will not", "would not" etc. to emphasize refusal)

   "She won't eat baked beans to save her life".

Synonyms

• (with "can't") for toffee