Be on your/its last legs
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To be very weak, close to failure or exhaustion.
After running the marathon, I felt like I was on my last legs.
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Idiomatic
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To be in the final stage of a period of existence or activity.
The old car is on its last legs and needs to be replaced soon.
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To be in a bad shape or condition, close to breaking or stopping functioning.
This fridge is on its last legs, it's not even cooling properly now.
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Idiomatic
phrase
To be very weak, close to failure or exhaustion.
After running the marathon, I felt like I was on my last legs.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be in the final stage of a period of existence or activity.
The old car is on its last legs and needs to be replaced soon.
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Idiomatic
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To be in a bad shape or condition, close to breaking or stopping functioning.
This fridge is on its last legs, it's not even cooling properly now.
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Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Use
This phrase often metaphorically describes extreme tiredness or effort.
After the all-nighter, she was on her last legs.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Don't take it literally; it doesn't always involve legs.
The company was on its last legs, despite strong efforts to save it.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
It's casual, more likely heard in conversation than formal writing.
I can't go out tonight, I'm on my last legs from work.
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