kick the bucket
The phrase "kick the bucket" is an idiomatic expression that means to die or pass away. It is a euphemism used to refer to the end of one's life, typically in a lighthearted or informal manner. The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but it may refer to the act of a person standing on a bucket and then kicking it away, leading to their demise by hanging.
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