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Meaning of kick the bucket

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

kick the bucket

Pronunciation:/ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt//ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To die.

    Example: The old horse finally kicked the bucket.

  2. Of a machine, to break down such that it cannot be repaired.

    Example: I think my sewing machine has kicked the bucket.