
Snuff it
Colloquial Humor
Used informally, often to add humor to a sad topic like death.
When the goldfish snuffed it, we held a funny little funeral.
Mild Euphemism
A light-hearted way to avoid direct mention of death.
Our office plant has snuffed it, despite our best efforts.
Not For Formality
Avoid in formal situations or official documents, where it's inappropriate.
He didn't actually say 'snuffed it' in the meeting, did he?