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Snuff it

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Colloquial HumorPlay
Used informally, often to add humor to a sad topic like death. SlideWhen the goldfish snuffed it, we held a funny little funeral.
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Mild EuphemismPlay
A light-hearted way to avoid direct mention of death. SlideOur office plant has snuffed it, despite our best efforts.
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Not For FormalityPlay
Avoid in formal situations or official documents, where it's inappropriate. SlideHe didn't actually say 'snuffed it' in the meeting, did he?