Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to kick the bucket
idiomatic expression
/tə kɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/
Definition
to die
Examples
- After battling the illness for years, he finally kicked the bucket.
- She always jokes that she wants to travel the world before she kicks the bucket.
Meaning
This phrase is a euphemism for death and is often used in a humorous context.
Synonyms
- to pass away
- to die
- to depart
