one's days are numbered



one's days are numbered

Fig. one is facing death or dismissal. If I don't get this contract, my days are numbered at this company. Uncle Bill has a terminal disease. His days are numbered.
See also: days, number

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MirjaMEER-yahFinnish
Baxter['bækstə]
Isaac['aaizək]
Pythios-Greek Mythology
Fen (1)-Chinese
Ileanie-LEENEnglish (Rare)