Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buy-the-farm
idiom
/baɪ ðə fɑrm/
Definition
A colloquial expression meaning to die, especially in a military context.
Examples
- After the helicopter crash, many of the crew members had bought the farm.
- He’s always worried that he might buy the farm on one of his adventurous hikes.
Meaning
The phrase ‘buy the farm’ typically refers to someone who has died, typically in a dramatic or unexpected manner. It is often used in informal speech to convey loss.
Synonyms
- kick the bucket
- pass away
- meet one’s end
