kick the bucket
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt//ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/verb
Definitions
To die.
Example: The old horse finally kicked the bucket.
Of a machine, to break down such that it cannot be repaired.
Example: I think my sewing machine has kicked the bucket.