In The Past Tense Share definition Flag To kill or end something completely, typically in a very absolute and forceful way. When that burglar broke into my house last week, the ol' 1911 put him in the past tense. In The Past Tense by Exhausted Sigh November 30, 2021 0 0 Get merch Get the In The Past Tense mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch