I, etc. would sooner do something

would sooner

Would rather. Often used to show one's disgust or displeasure with a potential event, outcome, or course of action. I would sooner join the nunnery than go on another date with John! His arrogance was positively repulsive! Susie just has no interest in softball this year. I think she would sooner spend her afternoons at the library than on the field.
See also: sooner
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

I, etc. would sooner do something (than something else)

I, etc. would prefer to do something (than do something else): She’d sooner share a house with other students than live at home with her parents.
See also: something, sooner
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See also:
  • would sooner
  • motherfucking
  • complain to
  • complain to (someone or something)
  • I hope you're happy
  • kick up a row
  • create a stink
  • kick up a stink
  • complain about
  • complain about (someone or something)