a fate worse than death
The phrase "a fate worse than death" refers to a situation or outcome that is considered to be even more awful, agonizing, or unbearable than dying. It suggests that there are circumstances in life that are so horrific or impactful that they are perceived as being worse than the inevitability of death itself.
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