early grave

Frequency: 5.50.9 per million words

A metaphorical way to refer to dying young, often due to a specific habit or lifestyle.

graveADJECTIVE + NOUN

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early

Examples (10)

  • She smoked herself into an early grave.
  • His reckless lifestyle is leading him to an early grave.
  • Working eighteen-hour days will send you to an early grave.
  • The stress of that job nearly drove him to an early grave.
  • If you keep drinking like that, you'll end up in an early grave.
  • Poor diet and lack of exercise can lead to an early grave.
  • His addiction ultimately led him to an early grave.
  • She worried that her son's dangerous hobbies would put him in an early grave.
  • The doctor warned that ignoring his health would send him to an early grave.
  • Many rock stars of that era met an early grave due to substance abuse.