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to be pushing up (the) daisies
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to no longer be alive
Humorous
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "pushing up daisies" and when to use it?
The idiom "pushing up daisies" is used to describe someone who is deceased or buried. The phrase likely originates from the idea that when a person is buried in a cemetery, they are beneath the ground, pushing the soil upward as if they were helping to grow the daisies or other flowers on the grave. This expression is often used humorously or casually.
Examples
I hope to live a long, healthy life and avoid pushing up daisies for many more years.
