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The phrase "am on borrowed time" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a situation where someone feels they are living with a limited amount of time left, often due to a precarious or dangerous circumstance.
Example: "After the accident, I felt like I was on borrowed time, and I needed to make the most of every moment."
Alternatives: "living on borrowed time" or "running out of time."
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I almost nearly outed myself while stating my opinion, which was a reminder that I am on borrowed time.
Although I know he's not going to abandon our bedtime routine tomorrow -- Harry has six more years at Hogwarts and I think we'll see them through together -- I am on borrowed time.
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Brazenhead was on borrowed time, and no one knew how much".
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