SHUFFLE OFF THIS MORTAL COIL

shuffle off this mortal coil: translation

Euph. to die. (Often jocular or formal euphemism. Not often used in consoling someone.) •

Cousin Fred shuff led off this mortal coil after suffering a heart attack.

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When I shuff le off this mortal coil, I want to go out in style—bells, flowers, and a long, boring funeral.