die from (something)

die from (something)

To die as a result of something. This phrase can be used literally or figuratively. Is it true that Mr. Thomas died from lung cancer? When my girlfriend dumped me, I thought I would die from a broken heart.
See also: die
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hold the stage
  • detach
  • detach (someone or something) from (someone or something)
  • detach from
  • detached
  • die of a broken heart
  • in reach
  • cry (oneself) to sleep
  • cry oneself to sleep
  • literally