die on
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Meaning · English
To die under the care or watch of (someone).
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I can't handle any more patients dying on me.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “die on” mean?
To die under the care or watch of (someone).
Is “die on” formal or informal?
die on is generally informal.