What Does "i'd rather be" Mean?
Learn what "i'd rather be" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
than see him with another.
It is a very extreme way to say you cannot bear seeing someone you care about with another person.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 52
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is reacting with extreme jealousy at the thought of a man being with another woman.
Usage Scenario
This is not normal everyday English; it sounds highly emotional and dramatic. Learners should avoid using it literally and use it only to recognize intense relationship dialogue.
Better ways to say it
I'd rather be dead than see him with another.
I can't stand seeing him with someone else.
I couldn't bear to see him with another woman.
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