Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-be-living-on-borrowed-time
idiom
/biː ˈbɪˌlɪvɪŋ ɒn ˈbɔːroʊd taɪm/
Definition
To be in a situation where one is expected to die or fail soon but continues to survive or function.
Examples
- After surviving the accident, he felt like he was living on borrowed time.
- She knows her job is at risk, and every day feels like living on borrowed time.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that someone or something is surviving despite the looming possibility of disaster or an inevitable end.
Synonyms
- temporarily surviving
- on the edge
- in a precarious situation
