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assume room temperature

idiom
Meaning

To die; to be killed.


Examples
SIMPLE

The old car finally assumed room temperature after years of neglect.

CONTEXTUAL

In the thriller movie, the villain warned his rival that he would assume room temperature if he did not pay the money.

COMPLEX

The detective noted that the suspect had assumed room temperature long before the police arrived at the abandoned warehouse.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    assume the mantle

    To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

  2. 02

    assume the position

    To turn away, with one's hands in a visible and unmovable position, so that one can be searched.

  3. 03

    baby elephant in the room

    An obvious but mostly inconsequential issue.

  4. 04

    elephant in the room

    A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.

  5. 05

    get a room

    Used to instruct a couple to stop displaying romantic or physical affection in public.

  6. 06

    gorilla in the room

    A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.

  7. 07

    light up a room

    To possess great energy and appeal; to cause a social gathering to become animated and cheerful.

  8. 08

    locker room humor

    A type of humor involving jokes about crude and sexual topics.

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