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shuffle off this mortal coil

idiom

To die; to divest oneself of one's mortal body.


Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    coil up

    to make, or become, coiled

  2. 02

    lost in the shuffle

    Failing to stand out or receive attention as a result of a larger-scale change or transformation.

  3. 03

    mere mortal

    An ordinary person, without special expertise or status.

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