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Definition

To be dead.

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Origins

In allusion to the daisy flowers growing over a dead person's grave. Originated in World War I.

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See Also

  • turn up one's toes to the daisies
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How People Actually Use It

Meaning to be dead and buried. A phrase used by Ween (the greatest band in the world) in their song "Push Th' Little Daisies."

"Jimmy loved throwing action figures into busy streets then running amongst the traffic to retrieve them. His luck eventually ran out and he can only push up daisies."

Source: Urban Dictionary