Bite the dust
The phrase "bite the dust" is an idiomatic expression that means to fail, be defeated, or die. It is commonly used to describe someone or something that has encountered a negative outcome or has met an unfortunate end. The phrase originates from the imagery of someone falling or collapsing to the ground, often into the dust, after a defeat or demise.
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