Die in one’s boots
工作时死去
A:Has your father retired?
B:Not yet. He hates to stay at home.
A:He’s old enough, isn’t he?
B:Yes, he is. But he says he would rather die in his house.
A:你的父亲退休了吗?
B:还没有。他讨厌呆在家里。
A:他太老了,不是吗?
B:是的。但是他说他宁愿在工作中死去。