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What are some of the Metaphors, Euphemisms and Slang terms used in popular culture to describe someone who has died?

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This solution provides a list of some of the Metaphors, Euphemisms and Slang terms used in popular culture to describe someone who has died.

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1. Expired
2. Breathed their last
3. Succumbed
4. Left us
5. Went to his/her eternal reward
6. Lost
7. Passed on
8. Croaked
9. Kicked the bucket
10. Gone to heaven
11. Gone home
12. Met his/her maker
13. Wasted
14. Checked out
15. Eternal rest
16. Laid to rest
17. Pushing up daisies
18. Called ...

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