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
Last week Auditor General for Wales Adrian Crompton said ministers acted with "avoidable haste" to buy the farm, and that officials "did not keep a record of matters discussed" with the company in meetings.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2023
But there was a catch: His father provided the money to buy the farm; they became business partners.
From Washington Post • May 6, 2022
Long ago, I said, if I had the ability, I would buy the farm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2015
I have, since I arose this morning, agreed to buy the farm.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
