turn up one's toes



turn up one's toes

Die, as in He turned up his toes last week. This expression alludes to the position of the toes when one lies flat on one's back without moving. It may be obsolescent. [Mid-1800s]
See also: toe, turn, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DarienDER-ee-ən, DAR-ee-ənEnglish
Tal'at-Arabic
Shinobushee-no-booJapanese
Pennie['peni]
Diocletianus-Ancient Roman
Ashurst['æʃɜ:st]