Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pushing-up-the-daisies
idiomatic expression
/ˈpʊʃɪŋ ʌp ðə ˈdeɪziːz/
Definition
A euphemism for being dead and buried.
Examples
- After living a long life, he finally kicked the bucket and is now pushing up the daisies.
- When it comes to risky business, I’d rather not end up pushing up the daisies.
Meaning
This phrase implies that someone has died and is now part of the earth, often used humorously or light-heartedly to refer to death.
Synonyms
- dead and buried
- six feet under
- gone to a better place
