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Legs It’s Collapse In The Loop 516 One’s Die Fail Car

Id in_the_loop_516
Idiom ON (ONE’S) LAST LEGS
Definition about to die, fail, or collapse
Examples
  1. This car is practically worthless. It’s in the repair shop more than it’s on the road. I think it’s on its last legs.
  2. The company is selling its assets and is about to declare bankruptcy. It’s on its last legs.
Extra Info

The expression suggests a person who is about to collapse for the last time because his or her legs no longer have the strength to carry him forward or hold him upright.

Category Emotions/Feelings: ill health

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