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Have One Foot In The Grave

The idiom "have one foot in the grave" means that someone is very old, sick, or close to death. It is used to describe someone who is in poor health or who is likely to die soon.

For example, if someone says, "My grandfather is 95 years old and he has one foot in the grave," it means that he is very old and his health is declining rapidly.

This idiom is often used to emphasize how serious a situation is, and to suggest that someone needs urgent medical attention or care. It can also be used to express sympathy or concern for someone who is going through a difficult time.

Overall, this idiom is a way of describing someone who is in a very vulnerable position, and it is often used to encourage people to take action to help them.


The usage of the idiom 'Have One Foot In The Grave' in a sentence

• The aging musician's latest album was poorly received, and it seems like he has one foot in the creative grave. (Expert sentence)

• The once-popular politician's recent scandal has caused him to have one foot in the political grave. (Advanced sentence)

• After the car accident, the doctors said that Sarah had one foot in the grave. (Intermediate sentence)

• John is always sick and he looks like he has one foot in the grave. (Intermediate sentence)

• My grandmother is very old and she has one foot in the grave. (Basic sentence)

• The CEO of the company is retiring soon and everyone thinks he has one foot in the grave. (Advanced sentence)

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