Question

in_the_loop_159 there is only a short time before something ends The expression suggests that the number of days associated with a situation is not indefinite. It is often used about someone facing death or dismissal.

Accepted Answer

DAYS ARE NUMBERED, (SOMEONE’S/SOMETHING’S) Judy always comes to work late, and I think the boss is going to fire her soon. Her days are numbered.Your old car’s days are numbered. It’s only a matter of time before you have to get a new one. Time

Id	in_the_loop_159
Idiom	DAYS ARE NUMBERED, (SOMEONE’S/SOMETHING’S)
Definition	there is only a short time before something ends
Examples	Judy always comes to work late, and I think the boss is going to fire her soon. Her days are numbered. Your old car’s days are numbered. It’s only a matter of time before you have to get a new one.
Extra Info	The expression suggests that the number of days associated with a situation is not indefinite. It is often used about someone facing death or dismissal.
Category	Time

Days Time Numbered Loop Someone’s/Something’s Short Ends Judy