be on (one's) last legs
be on (one's) last legs
To be near physical collapse or death, as due to exhaustion or disease. I knew I was on my last legs, so I was very relieved to see the marathon's finish line in the distance. Ed's on his last legs—you should probably try to visit him in the hospital today.
See also: last, leg, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- on (one's) last legs
- on last legs
- on one’s last legs
- on one's last legs
- on your last legs
- flack out
- take a lot out of
- take a lot out of (one)
- rep out
- feel your legs