to death

to death  {adv. phr.},  {informal}
To the limit; to the greatest degree possible. — Used for emphasis with verbs such as "scare", "frighten", "bore".
Cowboy stories bore me to death, but I like mysteries.
Sara is scared to death of snakes.
John is tickled to death with his new bike.
Categories: death emphasis {adv. phr.} {informal}