Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-one-foot-in-the-grave
idiom
/hæv wʌn fʊt ɪn ðə ɡreɪv/
Definition
To be very close to death or in a state of poor health.
Examples
- After his recent health scare, he felt like he had one foot in the grave.
- Her busy lifestyle has left her feeling like she has one foot in the grave.
Meaning
This phrase implies that someone is in a precarious situation, often related to age or illness, suggesting they may not have much longer to live.
Synonyms
- on the brink of death
- within an inch of death
- at death’s door
