informalhigh_frequency_chunk

UK//ðeəraɪŋ tə kɪl mi//US//ðeɪr traɪɪŋ tə kɪl mi//

Meaning of They're trying to kill me

Expressing that someone is trying to harm or kill the speaker.

In simple words: Someone wants to harm me.

They're trying to kill me in a sentence

  • In the horror movie, the main character screams, 'They're trying to kill me!' as the monster approaches.
  • When she heard the threats, she exclaimed, 'They're trying to kill me!'
  • During the intense argument, he shouted, 'They're trying to kill me!' in frustration.
  • She felt paranoid and thought, 'They're trying to kill me!' when she noticed someone following her.
  • While watching the news, he said, 'They're trying to kill me with all this negativity!'

How to use They're trying to kill me

Use this phrase when feeling threatened; it’s very serious and should be used carefully. Avoid it in joking contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a dramatic scene where someone is cornered and desperately shouting for help.

Related words

Collocations with They're trying to kill me

  • trying to harm
  • trying to hurt
  • shouting for help

Synonyms for They're trying to kill me

  • They're after me
  • They're out to get me
  • They're trying to harm me

Common mistakes with They're trying to kill me

  • Misunderstanding the seriousness of the phrase.
  • Using it in a humorous context improperly.
  • Confusing it with other phrases about danger.

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Frequently asked questions about They're trying to kill me

What does They're trying to kill me mean?

Someone wants to harm me.

What is the definition of They're trying to kill me?

Expressing that someone is trying to harm or kill the speaker.

How do you use They're trying to kill me in a sentence?

In the horror movie, the main character screams, 'They're trying to kill me!' as the monster approaches.

Can you give another example of They're trying to kill me?

When she heard the threats, she exclaimed, 'They're trying to kill me!'

What are synonyms for They're trying to kill me?

Common alternatives include They're after me, They're out to get me, They're trying to harm me.

What words go with They're trying to kill me?

It commonly pairs with trying to harm, trying to hurt, shouting for help.

What are common mistakes when using They're trying to kill me?

Misunderstanding the seriousness of the phrase. Using it in a humorous context improperly. Confusing it with other phrases about danger.

How do you pronounce They're trying to kill me?

US: //ðeɪr traɪɪŋ tə kɪl mi//, UK: //ðeəraɪŋ tə kɪl mi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is They're trying to kill me formal or informal?

"They're trying to kill me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use They're trying to kill me?

Use this phrase when feeling threatened; it’s very serious and should be used carefully. Avoid it in joking contexts.