see Naples and die
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I won't say another word about the beauties of the city and its situation, which have been described and praised so often. As they say here, "Vedi Napoli e poi muori!" "See Naples and die!"
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 “see Naples and die” mean?
One can die at peace after having seen Naples, Italy, nothing else on Earth surpassing its beauty.
Is “see Naples and die” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.