the great certainty

the great certainty
   death
   Also as the great change, leveller, out, perhaps or, for the dying Charles II, secret, before or after expressing concern about 'poor Nellie's1 future:
    'The Great Certainty looms,' said Mr Flawse. (Sharpe, 1978)
    Here was a beloved relative and perishing fellow-creature, on the eve of the great change... (W. Collins, 1868)
    I thought this is the end, China, and you're going to find the Great Perhaps. (Fraser, 1992)

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