bis zur Vergasung
German
Etymology
Literally, "until the gassing", referring to soldiers during the First World War remaining at their post until killed by poison gas.[1]
Usage notes
Given the use of gas chambers in the perpetration of the Holocaust, this expression can be considered distasteful.
References
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