turn (one's) face to the wall

euphemism To die. This phrase originated in the Bible. I just learned that Lady Catherine has turned her face to the wall—what a tragedy.

See also: face, to, turn, wall

See also:

butter face
butterface
get out of (one's) face
get out of face
get out of one's face
get out of someone's face
get out of my face
Get out of my face!
his, her, etc. face is like thunder
(one's) face is like thunder

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