step off the curb

step off the curb

in. to die. (Alludes to stepping out in front of a vehicle that causes one’s death.) Ralph almost stepped off the curb during his operation.
See also: curb, off, step
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • a little off Go to a bit
  • be off for (something)
  • be off for sth
  • be off (one's) chump
  • (I've) got to take off
  • auction off
  • blast off for (somewhere)
  • blast off for somewhere
  • (Now) where was I?
  • be well off for something
References in periodicals archive
In the video released by the Milwaukee County Transit System, the woman could be seen collapsing on the ground as she was about to step off the curb.
Bus Driver Calms Terrified Kid When Her Mother Has Seizure
For example, I encounter people without physical disabilities taking up sidewalk wheelchair ramps, when they could easily step off the curb. People in wheelchairs cannot.
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In beautifully drawn family and community scenes, Woodson shows the warmth of life in the South, even while she learns to sit in the back of the bus, to step off the curb for white people, and not to look white people in the eye.
Memories Held Close
"I could step off the curb and break my ankle tomorrow - so you can't think about things like that.
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An imaginary education in the history of written dances
So put together your plan, convince yourself to step off the curb, become hopelessly committed and get ready for the ride of your life!
Convincing people that your idea has wheels: become hopelessly committed
It depends on whether you're the one standing at the intersection waiting to step off the curb or the one driving the car.
Time to step off the curb
Chief Hayes said pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way and drivers must stop "when they step off the curb." He added that pedestrians need to watch for traffic.
Signs of the pedestrian times; Fatal accident spurred attention to crossing areas
Q to a 1-way street and--after much coaxing and guidance--lead him into taking 1 step off the curb. The following week, we guide him through a second step.
Conquering his fears, one step at a time: Mr. Q fears crossing the street. Nightmares and flashbacks fuel his phobia, and a stutter worsens his anxiety and blocks communication. Which problem would you address first?
Clay pigeons - Pedestrians, seen as targets by motorcycle couriers, when they step off the curb on busy roads without looking.
THE ENGLISH SLANGUAGE; BAFFLING STREET WORDS KEEP OUR LINGO GREAT Not got a didgeri on the difference between a leekie & your lecky? Well don't be a yoghurt, let us get you on the right Kermit!
Often as I swing the walker down over the curb carefully, right on target to I can steady myself on it the very moment the rubber-tipped legs touch the side-walk as I step off the curb, a worried, extremely anxious passerby will frantically stretch out a hand and lay it on the walker (while it is still in mid-air).
Thank you but
May 28, marchers will step off the curb onto Main Street in front of the Senior Center, hold their heads up, and walk 1.6 miles in unison in memory of the veterans who have served and died.
A Memorial Day tradition returns; Community supports parade
"None of us knows when we might step off the curb in front of a bus and then not be able to make a decision," she said.
All urged to document health wishes