Be six feet under

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verb phrase

To be dead and buried.

After struggling with a long illness, he is now six feet under.
Visual representation of "be six feet under" - To be dead and buried

Often appears as...

  • rest six feet under
  • put six feet under

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Informal Idiom

The phrase is casual and often used in informal settings or among friends.

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I joked that if I ate any more cake, I'd be six feet under by thirty.
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Mortality Reminder

The phrase reminds us of human mortality and is sometimes used humorously or ironically.

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I'll finally be six feet under before they finish that road construction.
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Sombre Topic

It refers to death, which can be a sensitive topic, so use it with care.

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He wants to travel the world before he's six feet under.
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