buy it

phrase

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

Examples of buy it in a Sentence

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These crowdsourced reviews focus on taste, texture and value rather than price alone, which gives shoppers a trusted way to vet an unfamiliar grocery product before buying it. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Two senior law enforcement officials previously told NBC News that the shooter’s mother bought it in August, around the time of his birthday. — Tom Winter, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 The data showed that when AI recommends a product, only 5 percent buy it on the spot. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Europe is now home to some of the most promising companies building clean power, while remaining an expensive place to buy it. — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buy it

Word History

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 27 Oct. 2026.

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