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living on borrowed time

Continue living past the point where you might have died.

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  • Phrase from around 19th century in the US and Britain with origins from 17th century England where it had a different meaning.
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Since his cancer was diagnosed, he feels as if he's living on borrowed time.

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Submitted by martyc on January 01, 2025

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