buy the farm

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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

Kuhn said negotiations with Rockland are at an impasse after he offered to buy the farm for $13.5 million — more than its appraised value.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2021

Mr. Lighthizer said leading Chinese officials have publicly said they plan to buy the farm products they said they would as part of a phase-one trade deal, despite upheaval from the virus.

From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2020

He could easily outbid the Martin offer and still buy the farm at a low price.

From The Major by Connor, Ralph