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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are on borrowed time" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone or something is in a precarious situation and may not last much longer.
Example: "The old bridge is on borrowed time and needs to be replaced before it collapses."
Alternatives: "running out of time" or "living on borrowed time."
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We are on borrowed time.
But those books are on borrowed time.
That fact, thankfully, means 90s are on borrowed time.
The uncertainty has left many feeling as if they are on borrowed time.
Commenting after the interview, Martin Lewis, founder of consumer campaign website moneysavingexpert.com, said: "The banks are well aware they are on borrowed time as far as penalty charges are concerned.
Hockey and basketball are on borrowed time in May, what with the daily soap operas of the Yankees and the Mets, the MetroStars in Giants Stadium tomorrow night and the new women's soccer league on Long Island Sunday evening.
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Although it reached tropical storm status, the National Hurricane Center noted that Patty was "on borrowed time", as the storm was predicted to eventually succumb to unfavorable conditions.
Brazenhead was on borrowed time, and no one knew how much".
Yes, their performance against the Italians was very poor indeed, to the extent that one or two players may be on borrowed time at Test level.
KANSAS STATE Kansas State Coach Tom Asbury is on borrowed time as his Wildcats close out one of their worst seasons.
"We've been on borrowed time.
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