| 词组 | dying a natural death |
| 释义 | (redirected from dying a natural death)die a natural deathTo 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. die a natural death1. 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. |
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