buy it

• Expression informelle signifiant accepter quelque chose comme vrai ou croire une histoire ou une explication, souvent avec une nuance de scepticisme ou de surprise. Peut aussi signifier mourir ou être tué, surtout soudainement ou violemment.

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.

   gober

   • 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.

   mourir

   • 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.