buy the farm
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Later it emerged that Green Man had to rely on Welsh ministers to buy the farm as it was unable to source the funds itself.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2024
The rest of the time, he watches and waits, invisibly playing the long or short game, wanting to know his customers before they buy the farm.
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
Devlin said Kuhn offered to buy the farm before he bought the ferry, and the offer had since been rescinded.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 28, 2021
Long ago, I said, if I had the ability, I would buy the farm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2015
He could easily outbid the Martin offer and still buy the farm at a low price.
From The Major by Connor, Ralph
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