kick the bucket
Meaning: To die.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression can be either disparaging or light-hearted when used about oneself or one's relatives (sentences 1 and 2), or disrespectful and impolite when used about someone else (sentence 3).
More idioms — Daily Life
- not know someone from adam — To be unable to recognize someone because the person is a stranger.
- know the ins and outs — To be familiar with the details and hidden meanings of an activity or situation.
- know the ropes — To be familiar with a task or situation.
- knuckle down — To do one's work seriously; to apply oneself fully; to get busy.
- knuckle under — To submit or give in to pressure.
- labor of love — Something done out of affection or great interest.
More English idioms
- kick up one's heels — To have a lively and fun time, usually at a party or dance.
- knock someone for a loop — To shock, surprise, or astound someone.
- not know if one is coming or going — To be confused and disoriented.
- live in the lap of luxury — To be very comfortable because one is well-off financially.
- last but not least — The final item on a list, but not the least important.
- last-ditch effort — A very strenuous final attempt.
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