About to fall apart

Posted by Pamela on June 07, 2007

In Reply to: About to fall apart posted by Baceseras on June 06, 2007

: : : : How do say that something is about to fall apart, but it isn't yet?

: : : "It's about to fall apart" includes that it hasn't fallen apart yet.

: : : You might also say it's on the verge of collapse, it's unstable, it will soon fall apart, it's near to disintegrating, it's going to come down, its life as an intact entity is almost over, it's a house of cards . . .

: : Held together with spit and (take your pick) baling wire, chewing gum, prayer. There are several variations.

: "On its last legs" ... "Here today, gone tomorrow" ... "Don't blink or you'll miss it" ... "The next strong wind will take it down" ....

"On it's (or their) last legs" was one of my mother's stock sayings, whether she was referring to socks or hats.

• About to fall apart Probe 07/June/07
  • About to fall apart Baceseras 07/June/07