buy it

• Umgangssprachlich: etwas als wahr akzeptieren oder an eine Geschichte oder Erklärung glauben, oft mit Skepsis oder Überraschung. Kann auch bedeuten zu sterben oder getötet zu werden, besonders plötzlich oder gewaltsam.

An informal expression meaning to accept something as true or believe a story or explanation, often with a sense of skepticism or surprise. It can also mean to die or be killed, especially in a sudden or violent manner.

1. B2informal

   To accept or believe something, often a story or explanation, especially when it is not true.

   Glauben schenken

   • He told me he was late because of traffic, but I didn't buy it.
   • She said she'd finish the work by tomorrow, but I'm not buying it.
   • They tried to sell me a fake story, but I didn't buy it.

2. Die or be killedC1slang

   A slang expression meaning to die, especially in a violent or sudden way.

   Sterben

   • In the movie, the villain bought it in the final scene.
   • He almost bought it in that car accident.
   • The soldier bought it during the battle.