buy it

phrase

variants or buy the farm
Synonyms of buy itnext
: to get killed : die

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If software ate the world by selling to it, AI may finish the job by buying it. — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The sisters clash when Tonina secretly buys out a part of the family’s island house from a cousin, even though the sisters had agreed to buy it together. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Hopefully, this will help the community track it down and prevent anyone from unknowingly buying it. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 Howe redesigned the retreat for clients who bought it as a temporary escape while renovations to their Berkshire home stretched on far longer than expected. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buy it

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of buy it was in 1920

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“Buy it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buy%20it. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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