I believe this is an EXTENSION
of the death metaphor.
The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 8
l asked for an EXTENSION
from the power company. Why?
Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 3
...adult EXTENSION programme
at the university.
Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 9
And by EXTENSION, you know,
neither are you.
Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 12
That means it's better than his research,
and by EXTENSION, of course, yours.
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 3