pulling the plug
passive euthanasia
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The doctors are pulling the plug on the patient today.”
“After the medical team confirmed there was no hope for recovery, the family decided it was time to pull the plug.”
“Following weeks of agonizing deliberation over the patient's irreversible condition, the family finally authorized the hospital staff to pull the plug.”
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not worth a plug nickel
Having no or almost no value; worthless.
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plug in
To connect (an electrical device) to a plug socket.
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plug into
To become aware of or knowledgeable about.
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pulling power
A person's ability to attract other people sexually.
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put the plug in the jug
To cease drinking alcohol; to become teetotal.
Last updated August 10, 2026