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Idioms: Pushing up Daisies / Pushing Daisies

Pushing up Daisies / Pushing Daisies is a euphemism for dying or death. The phrase originates from the practice of planting flowers on graves, creating an association that the dead body nourishes the

Pushing up Daisies / Pushing Daisies

A euphemism for dying or death.

I die. I get buried.

Push up:

  • To cause an increase / rise.
  • fig. To rise, to advance.

Daisy [ˈdeɪzi] – daisy flower.

The origin of the phrase is connected to planting flowers on graves. An association is created that the dead body fertilizes the flowers and stimulates their growth.

Pushing up daisies

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