| Word | die in harness |
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| Description | die before retirement This expression is drawing a comparison between a person at work and a horse in harness drawing a plough or cart. 1992 - Harper's Magazine - Don't overly concern yourself with the union pension fund. Musicians mostly die in harness. die before retirement This expression is drawing a comparison between a person at work and a horse in harness drawing a plough or cart. 1992 - Harper's Magazine - Don't overly concern yoursel |
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