Part 1 - Unit 5 Flashcards
take sth with a pinch of salt
to doubt/consider sth untrue
at death.s door
about to die
off colour
unwell
full of beans
very lively and energetic
go downhill
to get worse in health/quality/status, etc
nothing but skin and bone
very thin
a shadow of one.s former self
weaker or less capable than one use to be
up and about
active after an ilness
as strong as an ox
very strong and fit
ripe old age
very old age
kick the bucket
to die
alive and kicking
still alive and active
touch and go
uncertain
the writing is on the wall
a sign/warning of danger/unhappiness/failure, etc
hold one.s own
to manage despite difficulties/obstacles
grin from ear to ear
to smile broadly
there.s life in the old dog yet
one is still physically/mentally energetic despite old age
as blind as a bat
blind or unable to see well
have (got) one foot in the grave
to be near death
run out of steam
to lose the energy that one has previously
