die a/the death
die a death
To fail and become defunct. Primarily heard in UK. I expect that political movement to die a death before it gains any real traction.
See also: death, die
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
die a (or the) death
come to an end; cease or fail to be popular or successful. 1999 Linedancer Our industry must expand … otherwise it will die a death with just a few clubs remaining.
See also: death, die
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
die a/the ˈdeath
(British English, informal) end suddenly and completely; fail: Our fund-raising appeal died a death when the government failed to support it. He died the death as Othello, and never got another role after that.See also: death, die
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- die a death
- meet (one's) death
- meet death
- like death warmed over
- between life and death
- from the dead
- dance with death
- have (someone's) blood on (one's) head
- sign (someone's) death warrant
- sign someone's death warrant