Meaning of the word "be pushing up (the) daisies" in English
What does "be pushing up (the) daisies" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be pushing up (the) daisies
US /bi ˈpʊʃɪŋ ʌp ðə ˈdeɪziz/
UK /bi ˈpʊʃɪŋ ʌp ðə ˈdeɪziz/
Idiom
1.
to be dead
Example:
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He joked that he'd be pushing up the daisies before he ever finished that project.
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After a long and fulfilling life, the old man is finally pushing up the daisies.
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