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buy it
1. v. (slang) To die.
He bought it in a shootout.
2. v. (slang) To believe or be persuaded.
They claimed they were late because of a flat tire, but I don't think anyone bought it.
Analysis
buy		©
1. v. To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.
2. v. To obtain by some sacrifice.
I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.
3. v. To bribe.
it		©
1. pron. The third-person singular personal pronoun that is normally used to refer to an inanimate object or abstract entity, also often used to refer to animals.
Put it over there.
Take each day as it comes.
I heard the sound of the school bus - it was early today.
2. pron. A third-person singular personal pronoun used to refer to a child, especially of unknown gender.

Example Sentences

I just don't buy it.  Because they buy it to make wigs and older people want wigs that are gray, so it's still very much in demand.  Until then, the finest minds can dream up the slickest relaunches but the electorate simply won't buy it.

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