be dying for (something)

be dying for (something)

To be desperately longing or hoping for something. I'm dying for a chance to introduce myself—he's one of my favorite actors! It's so bloody hot out, I'm dying for a cold drink.
See also: dying
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dying

see under die.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be in it for
  • be out of (one's) head
  • be at a disadvantage
  • at a disadvantage
  • (something) is over (one's) head
  • be more than (something)
  • be more than glad, ready, etc.