He bought it

Posted by Lotg on May 19, 2004

Why is the term 'he bought it' used (especially in gangster movies) to mean he was killed (usually got shot, murdered, etc)? Is it some sort of abherration of 'bit the bullet'? Although bought is not a variation on bit or bite.

• It = Farm Bruce Kahl 19/May/04
• He bought it Word Camel 19/May/04
  • He bought it platypus 20/May/04