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die by my hands vs die from my hands

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Die by my hands' implies that the person is causing the death directly. 'Die from my hands' suggests that the person is dying as a result of something done by the hands. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.
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die by my hands

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the person is causing the death directly.

This phrase is used to convey the idea that the person is responsible for causing someone's death directly.

Examples:

  • He will die by my hands if he doesn't cooperate.
  • The villain threatened that the hero would die by his hands.
  • She vowed that no one would die by her hands.
  • The killer made sure his victims would die by his hands.
  • The dictator's enemies feared they would die by his hands.
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... 27 votes, 23 comments. There's 4 main versions I know: Manga: "I am the strongest in the universe...!! You must die... by MY hands.
  • Apr 20, 2011 ... "I shall die by my hands" – The Death Row Suicide of Joseph "Cocky Joe" Robinson ... Joseph Robinson, alias “Cocky Joe”, was convicted on 9 April ...
  • Aug 27, 2020 ... respect this ship or die by my hands. they r so GOOD god. cries while drawinfg this south park sp bunny butters stotch kenny mccormick ...
  • Oct 5, 2019 ... Then you'll die by my hands." Thorfinn - Vinland Saga. SCVI - Non-OC. r ...
  • May 18, 2023 ... I simply did not want to let another innocent piece of greenery die by my hands. So, last spring, as my daughter neared the ripe old age of ...
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... ... die by my hands. I swear!” ***** I woke up . I saw my Father pacing. It looked more like a prayer walk right in what looked like a hospital ...
  • ... die by my hands. I swear!” ***** I woke up . I saw my Father pacing. It looked more like a prayer walk right in what looked like a hospital ward. I looked ...
  • Die By My Hands Lyrics ... I ain't drop a body [?] Shootin' shit up so they never forget us. Take the whip and they can't even come get us [?] I came ...

Alternatives:

  • die at my hands
  • perish by my hands
  • meet their end by my hands
  • succumb by my hands
  • expire by my hands

die from my hands

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It suggests that the person is dying as a result of something done by the hands.

This phrase can be used to imply that the person is dying as a consequence of something done by the hands, such as poisoning or injury.

Examples:

  • The patient almost died from my hands due to a medical error.
  • The victim bled out and died from my hands.
  • He didn't mean for her to die from his hands.
  • The poison caused the rat to die from my hands.
  • The accident led to the person's death from my hands.
  • I get into my car, turn it on and clutch onto the steering wheel tightly, my knuckles turning white. Someone's going to die from my hands today. Alayna, where ...
  • I wanna die from my hands. And I. I wanna kill with my own hands. Did you see her in heaven that night. And oh I wanna die from my own hands. And oh I wanna ...
  • PRIYA : bahu surely you will die from my hands what is the reason you called me in morning. +. KARTHIK : priya today is last day in your college na so ...
  • Jul 17, 2007 ... she was scared he might die from my hands just 1 blow to his left chest and there he goes down. :D. [img_assist|nid=21285|title=.|desc=|link ...
  • This bastard is sure gonna die from my hands. +. 'Damn this foot is heavy'. +. as soon as I get this stinking heavy foot off of me!!! 2. Your head shifted to ...
  • Flood the rollie with ranch, niggas die from my hands. Did this verse on McQueen, where's the believe in you nigga. Gave Trap like 10 and a chain, so put the ...
  • You and your family will die from my hands." Gerard laughed as she was taking her last breaths. "I will. I will come back later to take revenge and will ...
  • ... die from my hands, he circles her pitcure and laughs evilly. Kabir comes there and asks what he is doing? he sees their family photo in his hands. Miraj ...
  • And you will die from my hands that is your destiny. Any ways you were a lousy employee,' he sneered. Gun in his hands was raised to point in between my ...
  • You and your family will die from my hands." Gerard laughed as she was taking her last breaths. "I will. I will come back later to take revenge and will ...

Alternatives:

  • die as a result of my actions
  • perish due to my actions
  • meet their end because of me
  • succumb as a consequence of my actions
  • expire due to my involvement

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