last legs

Example Sentences

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In their telling, the country was on its last legs, barely functioning.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

The war tied Englishness exclusively to the Federalist Party, which was on its last legs and about to disappear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The sport may be on its last legs in Scotland, but those who wish to see it permanently banned are not nearly ready to give up the chase.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Emotionally and physically, I really had to go to that place of hysteria and desperation; she’s just on her last legs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

They pressed their heads tenderly against his bosom, muttering endearing and melodramatic lovey-doveys, even as they also anxiously listened to see if the old ticker really was on its last legs.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols