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sb could murder sth
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当某人暴饮暴食时
used to tell someone that they are eating or drinking too much of something
What is the origin of the idiom "someone could murder something" and when to use it?
The idiom "someone could murder something" is an informal way of expressing a strong desire or craving for a particular food or item. Its origin is not definitively known, but it may be related to the notion of being willing to do anything, even something extreme like committing a crime, to obtain the desired item.
例子
She could murder a slice of that rich, decadent chocolate cake right now.
After a long day at work, I could murder a hot cup of coffee.
