American Idioms and Expressions

On (someone Or Something's) Last Legs Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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on (someone or something's) last legs
What does on (someone or something's) last legs mean?
to be almost worn out or finishedMy computer is on its last legs and soon I will have to buy another one.

Some Random Idioms
draw a line betwen two things
What does "draw a line betwen two things" mean?
to separate two thingsWe must draw a line between using the internet for work and using it for personal use.
throw one's voice
What does "throw one's voice" mean?
to project one's voice so that it appears to be coming from some other placeThe performer likes to throw his voice when he entertains children.
make sense
What does "make sense" mean?
seem reasonableHis new proposal really does make sense.
to jazz up (something)
What does "to jazz up (something)" mean?
brighten up something, add more noise/movement/color to somethingThey jazzed up the community center for the party tonight.
give (someone) a piece of one's mind
What does "give (someone) a piece of one's mind" mean?
to scold or become angry with someoneWhen I met my friend yesterday, I gave her a piece of my mind.
In a tick
What does "In a tick" mean?
(UK) If someone will do something in a tick, they'll do it very soon or very quickly.

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