见阎王

见阎王

Literally means:

to report to the King of Hell

Actually means:

to die

阎王, the head god in the hell. The phrase figuratively means one dies and it is the same as 见马克思 and 见上帝 but it is more frequently used than the other two expressions. It carries a sense of disrespect and humor. Derogatory.

阎王，掌管地狱的神。见阎王，比喻死亡。同“见马克思”，“见上帝”。常用程度高于“见马克思”和“见上帝”。含有不尊敬或者戏谑的意味。具有贬义色彩。