Walk the green mile meaning
What does the saying 'Walk the green mile' mean?
Idiom: Walk the green mile
Meaning:
Someone or something that is walking the green mile is heading towards the inevitable.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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