How to Pronounce "buy the farm"
expression
BYE-thuh-FARM
BYE-thuh-FAHM
Definition
An informal and humorous expression meaning to die, often used in a lighthearted or joking way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɑɹm
British English
bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɑːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE-thuh-FARM
UK
BYE-thuh-FAHM
Listen in Context
They said the old car finally bought the farm.
If a pilot loses control, he could buy the farm.
Many soldiers bought the farm during the war.
I can't believe he bought the farm during his vacation!