strike sb dead

Examples (10)

• She had been struck dead by lightning.
• A bolt of lightning struck the lone golfer dead on the fairway.
• The myth tells of a god who would strike mortals dead for their arrogance.
• If looks could kill, her glare would have struck him dead on the spot.
• "May heaven strike me dead if I'm telling a lie!" he swore.
• The prophecy said a magic spell would strike the king dead instantly.
• He lived in constant fear of being struck dead by a falling coconut.
• In the tale, the giant was struck dead by a single, well-aimed stone.
• The high-voltage wire snapped and struck the worker dead.
• The hero vowed that his sword would strike the dragon dead.