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follow to the grave

idiom
Meaning

To cease existence or importance with (a person or thing) upon their passing or destruction.


Examples
SIMPLE

He says his secrets will follow him to the grave.

CONTEXTUAL

The old man refused to explain the mystery, insisting that the truth would follow him to the grave.

COMPLEX

Despite the persistent inquiries of the historians, the monarch maintained a stoic silence, determined that the scandal would follow him to the grave.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    dance on someone's grave

    To celebrate a person's death or downfall triumphantly.

  2. 02

    dig one's own grave

    To behave in a way that is likely to cause one to lose or fail, including, but not limited to, result in death.

  3. 03

    follow someone off a cliff

    To follow (a leader or a de facto leader) without question or thought, leading to potentially disastrous consequences.

  4. 04

    follow suit

    To follow an example; to imitate or copy the actions of another.

  5. 05

    follow the crowd

    To conform to majority beliefs, opinions, or practices.

  6. 06

    follow the money

    To analyze money flows in order to uncover corruption or other criminal activities.

  7. 07

    follow through

    To execute or complete a commitment.

  8. 08

    silent as the grave

    Saying absolutely nothing (especially about a particular subject).

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