buy it

phrase

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

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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 Holtec International bought it and began dismantling it, though none of the steps were irreversible. — Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 At 66 ounces, one bag covers dinner more than once, which is the whole point of buying it at Costco. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Oct. 2026 Atlan’s first as a director, the film won Cannes Critics’ Week, where the smarthouse indie outfit 1-2 Special bought it for a winter stateside release. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buy it

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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