This flashcard uses 'had one foot in the grave' to express that although old, the person should not be treated as if they are about to die.
这张卡片用“行将就木”来形容自己虽然年老，但不必被视为即将死去的人。
| 正面 | 在你们年轻人看来，我似乎已经老了，但是没有必要把我看作已行将就木了呀！ |
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| 背面 | I may seem old to you young people, but there's no need to treat me as though I had one foot in the grave! |
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