The old dog looks like he has seen his last gum tree.
have seen one's last gum tree
idiomOf a person, on the edge of death.
Origin
disputed originAustralian expression.
The doctor spoke quietly to the family, suggesting that the patient had seen his last gum tree.
As the sun set over the horizon, the weary traveler realized with a heavy heart that he had seen his last gum tree.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.