something's days are numbered
- something's days are numbered
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someone or something is not likely to continue in a particular situation or to exist much longer
His days in the team are probably numbered.
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sb's/sth's days are ˈnumbered idiom
a person or thing will not continue to live, exist or be successful for much longer
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His days as leader of the party are numbered.
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Whatever the protests, the school's days are numbered and it will be closed down.
Useful english dictionary.
2012.
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