Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-west
idiom
/ɡoʊ wɛst/
Definition
To die or to pass away; often used in a humorous or euphemistic way.
Examples
- After the long illness, sadly, he went west.
- We joked that our old dog had finally gone west after he stopped chasing the squirrels.
Meaning
The phrase suggests leaving this life and heading to an afterlife, often with a lighthearted connotation.
Synonyms
- pass away
- kick the bucket
- meet one’s maker
- expire
