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Pushing Up Daisies

The idiom "pushing up daisies" means that someone has died and is buried in the ground. It is a euphemism for being dead and buried.

You can use this idiom when talking about someone who has passed away. For example, "I heard that John passed away last week. He's now pushing up daisies."

It is important to note that this is a casual and informal expression, so it may not be appropriate to use in more formal or serious situations. It is also important to be sensitive when using this expression, as it can be seen as disrespectful or insensitive to some people.


The usage of the idiom 'Pushing Up Daisies' in a sentence

• The notorious criminal was finally caught and is now pushing up daisies.

• It's a sad reality, but one day we will all be pushing up daisies.

• After the battle, many soldiers were left pushing up daisies.

• If you don't stop smoking, you'll be pushing up daisies before you know it.

• Despite his immense wealth and power, in the end, he too was just pushing up daisies like everyone else.

• My grandfather passed away last year, now he is pushing up daisies.

• The war had claimed countless lives, leaving many soldiers pushing up daisies in unmarked graves across the countryside.

• After a long and successful life, the billionaire philanthropist passed away and was buried in a grand mausoleum, surrounded by flowers and statues of angels - not just pushing up daisies like the rest of us.

• If you don't take care of your health, you may end up pushing up daisies sooner than you think.

• The criminal was finally caught and sent to jail for life, so he won't be pushing up daisies anytime soon.

• I hope to live a long and healthy life, so I won't be pushing up daisies anytime soon.

• My great-grandparents passed away years ago, but they're not forgotten - they're just pushing up daisies in the family cemetery.

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