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
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
Long ago, I said, if I had the ability, I would buy the farm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2015
If I tried to buy the farm there would have to be a guardian appointed and even then I doubt if he could give me a clear title.
From Rainbow Hill by Gooch, Thelma
