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The meaning of "kick the bucket"
"
Kick the bucket
"
Meaning:
Die.
Example:
Grandad kicked the bucket last week. No real surprise - he was 96.
Where did it originate?:
Britain
- 18th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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