pushing up daisies

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A euphemism for dying or death.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách nói tránh về việc chết hoặc cái chết.

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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 “pushing up daisies” mean?

A euphemism for dying or death.

Is “pushing up daisies” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.