have had the radish

have had the radish

To be no longer functional or useful; to be dead or about to perish. Local to the state of Vermont. Primarily heard in US. This old truck has served me well, but after lasting 20 years, it's finally had the radish. Despite the doctor's best efforts, it looked as though I'd had the radish.
See also: have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have had the biscuit
  • have seen (one's) day
  • as near as dammit
  • dammit
  • perish
  • perish from
  • perish from (something)
  • be on stream
  • be/come on stream
  • pass in your ally