| 词汇 | be on its last legs |
| 释义 | Idiom be on its last legs informal if a machine is on its last legs, it is in bad condition because it is old and it will probably stop working soon.We've had the same vacuum cleaner for twenty years now and it's on its last legs. on its/(one's) last legs1. slang Of a machine, near a complete breakdown or loss of functionality. In this usage, "its" is used between "on" and "last." 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. 2. slang Of a person, near physical collapse or death. In this usage, a pronoun for the person being discussed is used between "on" and "last." 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. on its last legsIf 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. on your/its ˌlast ˈlegsabout to die or stop functioning very soon; be very weak or in bad condition: This photocopier is on its last legs.on its last legsverbSee on one’s last legs |
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