Idiom Breakdown

what did your last slave die of

HUMOROUS English rhetorical questionsEnglish sentences

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Definition

Used to indicate that someone is being unreasonably bossy and demanding.

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In Context

"The manager just couldn't get Lorcan to understand that if someone asked for a second cup of coffee, the correct response was 'Certainly, sir, coming right up,' and not 'What did your last slave die of?'"
"She's trying to meet my every need, waiting on me in ways that would make my mum bleat, 'What did your last slave die of?'"

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Also Said As

who was your servant last year