bought the farm
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A euphemism for dying or death, especially in an aviation or military context.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Chết, đặc biệt trong bối cảnh hàng không hoặc quân sự
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “bought the farm” mean?
A euphemism for dying or death, especially in an aviation or military context.
Is “bought the farm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.