put someone's light out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To kill someone.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “put someone's light out” mean?
To kill someone.
Is “put someone's light out” formal or informal?
put someone's light out is generally slang.