Meaning of the word "live on borrowed time" in English
What does "live on borrowed time" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
live on borrowed time
US /lɪv ɑn ˈbɑr.oʊd taɪm/
UK /lɪv ɑn ˈbɑr.oʊd taɪm/
Idiom
1.
to continue to exist or function after the time when one would normally have died, ceased, or been replaced
Example:
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After the accident, he felt like he was living on borrowed time.
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The old factory has been living on borrowed time for years, and now it's finally closing.
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