buy the big one

buy the big one

slang To die. We were so lucky to avoid that massive accident—we could have bought the big one!
See also: big, buy, one
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

buy the big one

Euph. to die. I don't plan to buy the big one for at least another thirty years. She conked out for good—you know, bought the big one.
See also: big, buy, one
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

buy the big one

tv. to die. She conked out for good—you know, bought the big one.
See also: big, buy, one
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • big H
  • big-H
  • big-D
  • Big D
  • Big John
  • a big ask
  • big jump
  • make big
  • make it big
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