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
You buy that, and you might buy the farm.
From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2020
He found a farmer near St. John who took Hickel under his wing, eventually letting him buy the farm.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2016
If I tried to buy the farm there would have to be a guardian appointed and even then I doubt if he could give me a clear title.
From Rainbow Hill by Gooch, Thelma
