simple past tense and past participle of buy the farm

(idiomatic) to do something exactly, precisely, or in a formulaic way.

(sports) To feel the burning sensation arising in a muscle being intensely exercised; often used as an exhortation to extend oneself in physical exercise.

(US) To stop fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.

Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so; things that look nice might not be as good as they look.

(idiomatic, figuratively) A predator loose among the prey.

The rare occurrence of a counterexample to a rule, used to demonstrate that the rule exists.

Alternative spelling of after the fact

(law) A person who assists or protects someone wanted by the police in connection with a crime.

(idiomatic) In suspense; waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.