Meaning of the word "on your last legs" in English

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on your last legs

US /ɑn yʊər læst lɛɡz/
UK /ɑn yʊər læst lɛɡz/
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Idiom

1.

about to fail, collapse, or die; in a very weak or poor condition

Example:
My old car is really on its last legs; I need to get a new one soon.
After working for 12 hours, I was completely on my last legs.
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