buy the farm

Example Sentences

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Later it emerged that Green Man had to rely on Welsh ministers to buy the farm as it was unable to source the funds itself.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

The rest of the time, he watches and waits, invisibly playing the long or short game, wanting to know his customers before they buy the farm.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2023

You buy that, and you might buy the farm.

From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2020

He found a farmer near St. John who took Hickel under his wing, eventually letting him buy the farm.

From Washington Times • May 17, 2016

It's the man who is going to buy the farm.

From Purple Springs by McClung, Nellie L.