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Definition |
defeated, killed, or have suffered some
sort of failure or downfall |
Examples |
1) After a fierce battle, the opposing army finally began to retreat,
causing many of their soldiers to bite the dust.
2) The old television set finally gave up and
bit the dust, leaving the room in silence. |
Etymology |
It is believed to refer to soldiers lying
on the ground after being killed. |
Synonyms |
go down in flames, kick the bucket |
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