Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

buy-the-farm

idiomatic expression

/ˈbaɪ ðə fɑrm/

Definition

To die or to be killed.

Examples

After the battle, many heroes were said to have bought the farm.
He took unnecessary risks on his motorcycle; I was just waiting for him to buy the farm.

Meaning

This idiom is often used in a lighthearted or humorous context to indicate that someone has died, particularly in situations involving danger or risk.