(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 )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-15 03:11

Meaning of (to be) not long for this world

(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!

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