Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turn-up-your-toes

idiom
/ˈtɜrn ʌp jʊər təʊz/
Definition
To die; to cease living.
Examples
  • After a long and fulfilling life, he finally decided to turn up his toes.
  • She joked that she could turn up her toes any day now if she didn’t start eating healthier.
Meaning
This informal phrase suggests a finality of life, often used in a lighthearted or humorous context.
Synonyms
  • die
  • pass away
  • kick the bucket