on its last legs
be on its last legs
Of a machine, to be near a complete breakdown or loss of functionality. Judging by all that noise coming from her car, I'm pretty sure it's on its last legs. The blender stopped working again today—it must be on its last legs. Just when I think our ancient TV is on its last legs, John somehow gets it working again.
on its last legs
Of a machine, near a complete breakdown or loss of functionality. Judging by all that noise coming from her car, I'm pretty sure it's on its last legs. The blender stopped working again today—it must be on its last legs.
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on its last legs
If something is on its last legs, it is old or in a bad condition and will not be able to be used much longer. The dressing-gown I've worn for years is on its last legs. By the mid-1980s, the copper industry in the US was on its last legs.
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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.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
on its last legs
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