die a death
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die a death
To fail and become defunct. Primarily heard in UK. I expect that political movement to die a death before it gains any real traction.
die a (or the) death
come to an end; cease or fail to be popular or successful. 1999 Linedancer Our industry must expand … otherwise it will die a death with just a few clubs remaining.