buy the farm
Example Sentences
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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
Despite lacking any agricultural experience, the Gemio family decided to buy the farm in the then remote area of El Alto.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2018
"Wouldn't try to buy the farm, would you?"
From Scattergood Baines by Kelland, Clarence Budington
