slip the cable
Verb
Meaning
(nautical, dated) To release the end of the cable on board and let it all run out and go overboard, as when there is not time to weigh anchor.
(nautical, slang, dated) To die.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgVerb
(nautical, dated) To release the end of the cable on board and let it all run out and go overboard, as when there is not time to weigh anchor.
(nautical, slang, dated) To die.
Source: en.wiktionary.org