informal

something that has had its chips is going to end because it is not wanted or needed any more.

It looks as though the mainframe computer has had its chips.

• be the worse for wear
• be the wrong side of
• be thick on the ground
• be thinner than all get out
• be thin on the ground
• be thin on top
• be three sheets to the wind
• be thrilled to bits
• be tickled pink death
• be tickled to death
• be tied to mother's apron strings
• be tied to your mother's apron strings
• be tight-arsed
• be tight-lipped
• be tired and emotional
• bet life
• bet on it
• be too clever by half
• be too close for comfort
• be too close to call
• be too good to be true
• be too hot to handle
• be touch-and-go
• be treading on eggshells
• better half