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six feet under

idiom

Buried underground; not alive; dead.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beat feet

    To run.

  2. 02

    deep six

    To discard, get rid of, or cancel; to completely put an end to something.

  3. 03

    drag one's feet

    To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.

  4. 04

    feet first

    In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).

  5. 05

    feet of clay

    In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.

  6. 06

    find one's feet

    To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.

  7. 07

    get one's feet wet

    To begin gaining experience; to tentatively try something new.

  8. 08

    get to one's feet

    To stand up.

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