Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-deaths-door
idiom
at-deaths-door
Definition
In a critical condition, close to dying.
Examples
- After the accident, he was at death’s door but miraculously recovered.
- She felt like she was at death’s door during the severe flu season.
- Seeing the old man at death’s door was a wake-up call for the community to provide better care.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a state where someone is very ill or close to death. It symbolizes being on the verge of death or experiencing extreme distress.
Synonyms
- on the brink of death
- near death
- dying
- in a critical condition
