Meaning of the word "not long for this world" in English

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not long for this world

US /nɑt lɔŋ fɔr ðɪs wɜrld/
UK /nɒt lɒŋ fɔː ðɪs wɜːld/

Idiom

to be likely to die soon

Example:
The old dog is not long for this world; he's very weak now.
After the diagnosis, she knew she was not long for this world.