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Death Archive

Death by a Thousand Cuts

Death by a Thousand Cuts

Death November 22, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “death by a thousand cuts” mean? Definition: an effort or person that fails because …
(Have) One Foot in the Grave

(Have) One Foot in the Grave

Death June 24, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “have one foot in the grave” mean? Definition: to be seemingly near death Example: …
Set in Stone

Set in Stone

Death January 7, 2016 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “Set in Stone” mean? Definition: Fixed; unchangeable For example: “Nothing is set in stone—we …
Your Number Is Up

Your Number Is Up

Death December 26, 2015 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “Your Number Is Up” mean? Definition: You are going to die (or suffer some …
Whistle Past the Graveyard

Whistle Past the Graveyard

Death November 26, 2015 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “Whistle Past the Graveyard” mean? Definition: Remain optimistic despite dangers; be clueless For example: …
Swim with the Fishes

Swim with the Fishes

Death November 9, 2015 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “Swim with the Fishes” mean? Definition: Have been killed, especially with involvement of organized …

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