(to be) not long for this world In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(to be) not long for this world", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2021-11-15 03:11

(to be) not long for this world phrase informal

Be likely to die soon.

I am afraid that your grandfather is not long for this world.

By the looks of things, Linda and Peter's marriage is not long for this world.

Your phone is not long for this world. Buy a new one!

draw (one's) last breath

To die or pass away

Breathe One's Last Breath

Die

drop everything

To stop doing one's current activity

hop the twig

1. To pass away

2. To depart suddenly

someone's sun has set

1. One's success has gone down or ended.

2. One has passed away.

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put (one's) name in the hat

Suggest someone or oneself for consideration in a selection, such as a competition, application pool, election, etc.

Example:

Kamala Harris is expected to put her name on the hat for the US president.

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