kick the bucket

phrase

Synonyms of kick the bucket

: die

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The show follows Chickie (Pompeo) and Doreen, two estranged half-sisters who are both struggling to get by when their wise guy dad unexpectedly kicks the bucket. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2026

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“Kick the bucket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20the%20bucket. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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