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تعریف و معنای "[kick] the bucket"

to kick the bucket
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to die, used humorously
to [kick] the bucket definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "kick the bucket" and when to use it?

The idiom "kick the bucket" has uncertain origins, but it likely dates back to the 16th century and may be related to the idea of someone standing on a bucket with a noose around their neck in preparation for hanging. The action of kicking the bucket out from under oneself would lead to death by hanging. Over time, the expression evolved to signify the act of dying more generally, often in a humorous or colloquial manner.

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After a long and fulfilling life, the elderly woman finally kicked the bucket in her sleep.
When the old girl finally kicked the bucket there was no mention of yours truly in the will.
He always said he wanted to travel the world before kicking the bucket, and he did just that.
The old car had seen better days and finally kicked the bucket on a remote country road.
The aging actor had a heart attack and tragically kicked the bucket in the middle of a live performance.
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