ALL meanings of on one's last legs
leg
O o - noun on one's last legs either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body. 1
- noun on one's last legs Anatomy. the lower limb of a human being from the knee to the ankle. 1
- noun on one's last legs something resembling or suggesting a leg in use, position, or appearance. 1
- noun on one's last legs the part of a garment that covers the leg: the leg of a stocking; trouser leg. 1
- noun on one's last legs one of usually several, relatively tall, slender supports for a piece of furniture. 1
- noun on one's last legs one of the sides of a forked object, as of a compass or pair of dividers. 1
- noun on one's last legs one of the sides of a triangle other than the base or hypotenuse. 1
- noun on one's last legs a timber, bar, or the like, serving to prop or shore up a structure. 1
- noun on one's last legs one of the flanges of an angle iron. 1
- noun on one's last legs one of the distinct sections of any course: the last leg of a trip. 1
- noun on one's last legs Nautical. one of the series of straight runs that make up the zigzag course of a sailing ship. one straight or nearly straight part of a multiple-sided course in a sailing race. 1
- noun on one's last legs Sports. one of a designated number of contests that must be successfully completed in order to determine the winner. one of the stretches or sections of a relay race. 1
- noun on one's last legs legs, (in wine tasting) the rivulets of wine that slowly descend along the inside of a glass after the wine has been swirled, sometimes regarded as an indication that the wine is full-bodied. 1
- noun on one's last legs Cricket. the part of the field to the left of and behind the batsman as he faces the bowler or to the right of and behind him if he is left-handed. the fielder playing this part of the field. the position of this fielder. 1
- noun on one's last legs Electricity. a component or branch of a circuit, network, antenna, etc. 1
- noun on one's last legs Radio and Television. a connecting link between stations in a network, as the microwave relays used in transmitting a show from one geographical area to another. 1
- noun on one's last legs bride2 (def 1). 1
- verb with object on one's last legs to move or propel (a boat) with the legs: They legged the boat through the tunnel. 1
- idioms on one's last legs leg it, Informal. to walk rapidly or run: We'd better leg it or we'll be late for class. 1
- idioms on one's last legs leg up, a means of help or encouragement; assist; boost: Studying the material with a tutor will give you a leg up on passing the exam. advantage; edge. 1
- idioms on one's last legs not have a leg to stand on, to lack a valid or logical basis for one's argument or attitude: Without evidence, the prosecutor doesn't have a leg to stand on. 1
- idioms on one's last legs on one's / its last legs, just short of exhaustion, breakdown, failure, etc.: The aristocracy was on its last legs. 1
- idioms on one's last legs pull someone's leg, to make fun of someone; tease. to deceive someone; trick someone. 1
- idioms on one's last legs shake a leg, Informal. to hurry up. Older Use. to dance. 1
- idioms on one's last legs stretch one's legs, to take a walk; get some needed exercise after prolonged sitting: He got up during the intermission to stretch his legs. 1
- phrase on one's last legs If you say that something or someone is on their last legs, you mean that the period of time when they were successful or strong is ending. 0
- noun on one's last legs not far from exhaustion, death, breakdown, etc. 0