Bite the big one Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To die, especially used in a light-hearted, informal, or joking way. Can also mean to fail badly or experience a major disaster.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Very informal, often humorous. Often used about death in a joking way, but can also refer to failing at something ('My phone finally bit the big one'). Not used in formal situations. Common in American English.
جمل نموذجية
After years of working, my old car finally bit the big one.
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They said the computer could last, but yesterday it bit the big one.
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People joke that if you eat too many sweets, you’ll bite the big one early.
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When his business failed, he joked, 'Well, I guess we all sometimes bite the big one.'
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If my phone bites the big one before my trip, I'll be in trouble.
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Grandpa always laughs and says he'll bite the big one if he eats any more spicy food.
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