the rabbit died

English

Etymology

Referring to the rabbit test.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

the rabbit died

1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Indicates one's own pregnancy, or that someone has found out they are pregnant.
   • 1993, Maurice Apprey, Intersubjectivity, Projective Identification, and Otherness, page 153:

     Robin finally was able to announce: "Good news! The rabbit died!" She said she was thrilled and that everybody was happy for her except her mother.

See also

• kill the rabbit