not long for this world
Unlikely to endure for much more time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That old car is not long for this world.”
“The mechanic looked at the rusted engine and told me it was not long for this world.”
“As the storm intensified and the ancient, rotting tree began to sway precariously, it became clear that the structure was not long for this world.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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all over the world
throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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best of both worlds
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come into the world
To be born.
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coming into the world
The act of being born; a birth.
Last updated August 10, 2026