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Meaning of the word "buy the farm" in English

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buy the farm

US /baɪ ðə fɑːrm/
UK /baɪ ðə fɑːrm/
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Idiom

1.

to die

Example:
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After a long illness, the old dog finally bought the farm.
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The pilot knew he was going to buy the farm when the engine failed.
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