pulled up stumps

the act of dying or passing away. in reference to the game of cricket where the stumps are pulled out of the ground at the end of the match.

"The Cousin": Hey moite, did you hear about that poor old sheila they found in the river?
Araujana: Iyo yeah, she has 'pulled up stumps'

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pull up stumps

The end of play; finishing up a session; stopping what you are doing

"Righto lads, I'm gonna pull up stumps, I've had enough for today"
"You guys look like you had a big one last night, what time did you pull up stumps?"