on your last legs
on (one's) last legs
Near physical collapse or death. 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 your last legs
1. If you are on your last legs, you are exhausted. Jackson collapsed as he left the boxing ring, clearly on his last legs.
2. If someone is on their last legs, they are about to die. There was an enormous variety of patients — people who looked in perfect health and people who looked as if they were on their last legs.
See also: last, leg, on
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
on your last legs
near the end of life, usefulness, or strength. 1987 Eric Newby Round Ireland in Low Gear It is certainly difficult to imagine how anyone who is in any way infirm, and some of the pilgrims who make the climb are literally on their last legs, can reach the top.
See also: last, leg, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on your/its ˌlast ˈlegs
about to die or stop functioning very soon; be very weak or in bad condition: This photocopier is on its last legs.See also: last, leg, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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