would rather do something than do something; would sooner do something than do something; before
He would sooner die than surrender; He wouldn't be seen dead surrendering; He will die before he surrenders
I'd rather sleep than see such a bad film; I'd sleep before I saw such a bad film
I 'll die before I let him marry my daughter
I would sooner die; I'd rather die!; I'll die first!
It's better not to answer
It is better to die than to lie