English Expression · Intermediate
pine box
A coffin
Pronunciation: say pine box
Meaning
A coffin, typically made of plain wood.
Example
He'll appreciate me when I'm in a pine box pushing up daisies.
He'll appreciate me when I'm in a pine box pushing up daisies.
Practice tips
- Practice pine box out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.