die for want of lobster sauce
To literally die or to be devastated due to a minor inconvenience or mishap. The phrase is thought to refer to a chef who committed suicide after discovering that he didn't have the ingredients to make lobster sauce for a banquet for King Louis XIV. I know you're really upset about not getting the lead in the school play, but I think you dying for want of lobster sauce—I mean, you still got a great role! Let's not die for want of lobster sauce here. While it's not quite the price we wanted, this company is still offering us millions for our app! A: "You have little ones, so you know the delicate balance between a pleasant mood and fury." B: "Ah, yes. For a toddler, there's always some reason to die for want of lobster sauce."
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