Sentence examples for about killed from inspiring English sources
The phrase "about killed" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express that something was nearly fatal or extremely exhausting, often in a hyperbolic sense.
Example: "The long hike in the heat about killed me, but the view at the top was worth it."
Alternatives: "almost killed" or "nearly did me in".
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