rest in pieces

English

Etymology

Modelled on rest in peace by replacing peace with pieces.

Phrase

rest in pieces

  1. (slang, humorous, derogatory) Said to mock a deceased person, especially one who has been hated or reviled.
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:rest in pieces.

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