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Explanation of "Kick the Bucket"

Meaning: "Kick the bucket" is an informal and somewhat humorous way to say that someone has died. It means that a person has passed away and no longer has the physical abilities or functions that are necessary for life.

Summary

"Kick the bucket" is an informal expression for death that is often used in casual or humorous contexts.

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Verb

1. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
   • She died from cancer
   • The children perished in the fire
   • The patient went peacefully
   • The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102

Synonyms

• die
• decease
• perish
• go
• exit
• pass away
• expire
• pass
• cash in one's chips
• buy the farm
• conk