Usually suggests the result is due to bad decisions or behavior.

Negative Implication

Implies a sense of justice or moral lesson about life choices.

Moral Undertone

Can be figurative, not always about death, but failure or ruin.

Highlights a connection between what a person does and the bad result.

While it may imply death, it can also refer to non-fatal but serious outcomes.

Can be used metaphorically to describe the ruin of plans or hopes.