Meaning of the word "have one foot in the grave" in English
What does "have one foot in the grave" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
have one foot in the grave
US /hæv wʌn fʊt ɪn ðə ɡreɪv/
UK /hæv wʌn fʊt ɪn ðə ɡreɪv/
Idiom
1.
to be very old or ill and likely to die soon
Example:
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My grandfather is 95 and seems to have one foot in the grave, but he's still sharp as a tack.
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After that terrible accident, he truly had one foot in the grave, but he made a miraculous recovery.
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