wouldn't be caught dead with (someone)

wouldn't be caught dead with (someone)

Would never spend time or associate with someone. Are you kidding? I can't ask her out—she wouldn't be caught dead with a guy like me. These allegations and rumors are all untrue. I wouldn't be caught dead with that producer, not after the things he's done.
See also: caught, dead
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • wouldn't be seen dead with
  • wouldn't be caught dead in (something)
  • wouldn't be seen dead in
  • wouldn't be seen dead in (something)
  • you're kidding
  • you're kidding (me)
  • associate
  • associate oneself with
  • associate with
  • who am I kidding