kill oneself

verb — 3 senses

kill oneself

verb

1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kill, oneself.

You were stupid to try climbing up there. You might have killed yourself.

2

Informal To exert oneself to an excessive degree.

Don't kill yourself raking the leaves now: We're due for a windstorm tonight.
We just about killed ourselves laughing.

3

Internet, Imperative, Offensive Expresses discontent or contempt.

Related terms: knock oneself out

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