kill oneself

English

Verb

kill oneself

Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see kill,‎ oneself.
(informal) To exert oneself to an excessive degree.
Don't kill yourself raking the leaves now; we're due for a windstorm tonight.

Synonyms

(literally: cause one's own death): commit suicide
(exert oneself): bust one's ass (US slang)

See also

knock oneself out

Further reading

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