„Es geht mit ihm zu Ende."
He is on his last legs.
What does „Es geht mit ihm zu Ende." mean in German?
„Es geht mit ihm zu Ende." means "He is on his last legs.." Literally: "It goes with him to end.."
Literal Translation
"It goes with him to end."
English Equivalent
"He's on his last legs."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'zu Ende gehen' = to come to an end
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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