Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 126)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
126.
Their business is now on its last legs.
Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.
Sneha said:
7 years ago
What about fructify?
Jayashri Banerjee said:
9 years ago
'on its last legs' means near the end of life or about to collapse. And the word 'perish' means die suddenly. Hence 'on its last legs' means 'about to perish'.
Malleswari said:
10 years ago
Please explain this sentence.
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