DEAD BODY, OVER ONE'S (MY, YOUR, SOMEONE'S, ETC.)

1. a phrase used to mean despite any opposition, resistance or effort to the contrary; doing whatever it takes to accomplish something. 2. a phrase used to show one's strong opposition to something, with the meaning "not if I can prevent it, I will not allow you to do this; not if I am alive to stop you or only if my body is dead."