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Ins Gras beißen
To die; to kick the bucket
In German
Ins Gras beißen
Ins GRAS BY-sen
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo bite into the grass
Meaning
MeaningTo die; to kick the bucket.
Equivalent:"To bite the dust; to kick the bucket"
Origin:This idiom likely originated from ancient battlefields where fallen warriors would literally fall face down into the grass or dirt.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Der Soldat musste leider ins Gras beißen.
Unfortunately, the soldier had to bite the dust.
- 2
Wenn man unvorsichtig ist, könnte man schnell ins Gras beißen.
If one is careless, one could quickly kick the bucket.
FAQ
How do you say "To die; to kick the bucket" in German?
"To die; to kick the bucket" in German is "Ins Gras beißen" (Ins GRAS BY-sen). Example: Der Soldat musste leider ins Gras beißen..
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