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die a natural death

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die a natural death 
1. Lit. [for someone] to die by disease or old age rather than by violence or foul play. I hope to live to 100 and die a natural death. The police say she didn't die a natural death, and they are investigating.
2. Fig. [for something] to fade away or die down. I expect that all this excitement about the scandal will die a natural death. Most fads die a natural death.
See also: death, die, natural


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Do you want CPR, or do you want to die a natural death based on your disease or illness?
If for instance that you die a natural death, the beneficiaries of your life insurance policy will be entitled to a lump sum cash payout or monthly cash payout or even a combination of both.
Even if you have the best miracle drug ever, if you don't market it in your business brochures, or even provide a postcard marketing campaign for it, it'll just die a natural death.
 
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