die a natural death
die a natural death
To fail and become defunct. Primarily heard in US, Australia. I expect that political movement to die a natural death before it gains any real traction.
See also: death, die, natural
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
die a natural death
1. Lit. [for someone] to die by disease or old age rather than by violence or foul play. I hope to live to 100 and die a natural death. The police say she didn't die a natural death, and they are investigating.
2. Fig. [for something] to fade away or die down. I expect that all this excitement about the scandal will die a natural death. Most fads die a natural death.
See also: death, die, natural
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- die a death
- die a/the death
- (as) dead as mutton
- mutton
- dead as mutton
- be (batting) on a losing wicket
- go under
- gone under
- snuff it
- bite the biscuit