Buy the farm Meaning in English

expression

US

BYE-thuh-FARM

UK

BYE-thuh-FAHM

Definition

An informal and humorous expression meaning to die, often used in a lighthearted or joking way.

Usage & Nuances

This is a slang/colloquial phrase; avoid using it in formal or serious contexts. Often heard in movies, jokes, or stories. Similar to 'kick the bucket.' Usually used when speaking lightly about death, not for sensitive situations.

• Spanish: estirar la pata - morir (expresión coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): bater as botas - morrer (expressão informal)
• Portuguese (PT): bater a bota - morrer (expressão informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 死了 (俚语) - 去世 (非正式表达)
• Chinese (Traditional): 死了 (俚語) - 去世 (非正式說法)
• Hindi: मरना (अफसराना/गैर-आधिकारिक मुहावरा)
• Arabic: مات (تعبير اصطلاحي غير رسمي)
• Bengali: চিরবিদায় নেওয়া - মারা যাওয়া (মজারভাবে)
• Russian: сыграть в ящик - отдать концы
• Japanese: くたばる - お陀仏になる
• Vietnamese: đi gặp ông bà - qua đời (hài hước)
• Korean: 골로 가다 - 죽다 (농담조로)
• Turkish: nalları dikmek - toprağı boylamak
• Urdu: دنیا سے رخصت ہونا (مزاحیہ انداز میں) - مر جانا (غیررسمی)
• Indonesian: mampus - meninggal (secara bercanda)

Example Sentences

They said the old car finally bought the farm.

basic

If a pilot loses control, he could buy the farm.

basic

Many soldiers bought the farm during the war.

basic

I can't believe he bought the farm during his vacation!

natural

Rumor has it the villain finally bought the farm at the end of the movie.

natural

Everyone laughed when Joe joked about his goldfish buying the farm.

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