On your last legs Meaning in English
expression · lemma: on one's last legs
释义
If someone or something is on your last legs, they are very tired, old, or near the end of their life or usefulness.
用法与细微差别
Informal and often humorous. Used for both people (very tired, sick, or old) and objects (almost broken or about to stop working). Not literal—means something is near its end. Commonly paired with things like 'car,' 'computer,' or when someone feels exhausted.
例句
My old phone is on its last legs.
basic
After running for hours, I felt on my last legs.
basic
This washing machine is on its last legs and needs replacing.
basic
By the end of the marathon, I was really on my last legs.
natural
This old car is on its last legs, but it keeps going somehow.
natural
After a long week of work, I'm on my last legs and just want to sleep.
natural