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Meaning of "living on borrowed time" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIVING ON BORROWED TIME

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WHAT DOES LIVING ON BORROWED TIME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of living on borrowed time in the English dictionary

The definition of living on borrowed time in the dictionary is living an unexpected extension of life. Other definition of living on borrowed time is close to death.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIVING ON BORROWED TIME

lividly
lividness
living
living bandage
living conditions
living dead
living death
living expenses
living fossil
living history
living picture
living proof
living quarters
living room
living space
living standards
living wage
living will
livingly
livingness

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIVING ON BORROWED TIME

ahead of time
all the time
at one time
at the same time
big time
from time to time
full time
in good time
in no time
in the fullness of time
in the nick of time
in time
local time
on time
once upon a time
opening time
real time
short time
summer time
the big time
time

Synonyms and antonyms of living on borrowed time in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «living on borrowed time» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIVING ON BORROWED TIME

Find out the translation of living on borrowed time to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of living on borrowed time from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «living on borrowed time» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

活在借来的时间
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

viviendo en tiempo prestado
570 millions of speakers

English

living on borrowed time
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उधार के समय पर रह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الذين يعيشون في الوقت الضائع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

живет в неспокойное время
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vivendo em tempo emprestado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উদ্বিগ্ন সময় জীবিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en sursis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hidup pada masa yang dipinjam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf Bewährung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

借りた時に住んでいる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시간을 빌려 생활
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Urip ing wektu sing diselang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sống trên thời gian vay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடன் வாங்கிய நேரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्जाऊ वेळ वर जगत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ödünç alınan zamanlarda yaşamak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vivendo i giorni contati
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

życia na kredyt
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

живе в неспокійний час
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

care trăiesc pe timp împrumutat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζει με δανεικό χρόνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leef op geleende tyd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lever på lånad tid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lever på lånt tid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of living on borrowed time

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIVING ON BORROWED TIME»

The term «living on borrowed time» is normally little used and occupies the 113.940 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIVING ON BORROWED TIME» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «living on borrowed time» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «living on borrowed time» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about living on borrowed time

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIVING ON BORROWED TIME»

Discover the use of living on borrowed time in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to living on borrowed time and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Living on Borrowed Time: Principles Related to Debt
In eight sessions, this book explores why we get into debt, why we find it hard to live biblically regarding borrowing, and how we can get on the right track.
Larry Burkett, 1996
2
Living on Borrowed Time: Conversations with Citlali ...
Starting from this reflection on the current global financial crisis and prompted by the probing questions of his interlocutor, Citlali Rovirosa-Madrazo, Bauman examines in an historical perspective some of the most pressing moral and ...
Zygmunt Bauman, 2013
3
Obama's Wars
Shows President Obama making the critical decisions on the Afghanistan War, the secret war in Pakistan, and the worldwide fight against terrorism.
Bob Woodward, 2011
4
Living on Borrowed Time: Conversations with Citlali ...
Conversations with Citlali Rovirosa-Madrazo Zygmunt Bauman. ZYGMUNT BAUMAN living on borrowed time Living on Borrowed Time Living on Borrowed Time Conversations with. Cover.
Zygmunt Bauman, 2013
5
The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of ...
But maybe we are living on borrowed time. This is the typical objection we hear from organizations such as Worldwatch Institute: The twentieth century has been extraordinarily successful for the human species - perhaps too successful. As our  ...
Bjørn Lomborg, 2001
6
Borrowed Time
As a doctor, he refuses to believe in "psychic mumbo-jumbo" but as a man, he can't deny his feelings for Kate.When the killer targets them both, are they living on BORROWED TIME?
C. J. Lyons, 2011
7
Living on Borrowed Time
Then his life was touched by an angel sent by God, named Jacinth. Kenzel would soon find out that he was living on borrowed time.
Kaye Maree, 2013
8
Expose Your Hidden Talents
On the other hand, after most people hit the age of: '38', '39'; to some degree, they are already living on borrowed time so it seems. The origin about living on Borrowed time is: time 'borrowed' from Death, ( i.e.): after when one might have ...
Angela Usher, 2010
9
The Edge of Disaster: Rebulding a Resilient Nation
When it comes to catastrophe, America is living on borrowed time–and squandering it. In this new book, leading security expert Stephen Flynn issues a call to action, demanding that we wake up and prepare immediately for a safer future.
Stephen Flynn, 2007
10
Antsy Does Time
Fourteen-year-old Anthony "Antsy" Bonano learns about life, death, and a lot more when he tries to help a friend with a terminal illness feel hopeful about the future.
Neal Shusterman, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIVING ON BORROWED TIME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term living on borrowed time is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Woman Dying of Breast Cancer Lives Up Her Last Days With …
Kincaid may be living on borrowed time, but her life force is strong. Kincaid's fought her first battle with breast cancer at the age of 33 in 2009. «The Stir, Jul 15»
2
'I'm living on borrowed time' - Daily Mail
'I'm living on borrowed time': Terminal breast cancer sufferer creates bucket list of things to do before she dies including buying a sports car, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Welcome to Fairmead, California, Where You Have to Walk a Mile …
And yet she fears that her family is living on borrowed time. Two of her children moved away. She suspects that her grandchildren will want out, ... «Truth-Out, Jul 15»
4
Accidents possibility for playoffs
The Braves and Diamondbacks are living on borrowed time. • Played out: Brewers, Reds, Phillies, Marlins, Padres, Mariners, A's and Rockies. «NWAOnline, Jul 15»
5
One woman's inspiring story about facing terminal cancer head-on …
Speaking to WalesOnline, Rowena, from Cardiff, said: “I'm painfully aware I'm living on borrowed time.” “For now I'm throwing my energy into ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Knowing when it's time to put your dog to sleep
If I had truly reckoned with reality, I would have understood my dog had been living on borrowed time for a while. The South End veterinarian ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
7
Too many playoff pretenders among the legitimate postseason …
The Braves and Diamondbacks are living on borrowed time. Played out: Brewers, Reds, Phillies, Marlins, Padres, Mariners, A's and Rockies. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
8
SF Fire ambulance Response Times Remain Slow
The 4.82 acre site at Treasure Island was referred to as “living on borrowed time” in the report since the current agreement with the Treasure ... «San Francisco News, Jul 15»
9
'I'm painfully aware I'm living on borrowed time' The way this woman …
“I'm painfully aware I'm living on borrowed time,” said Rowena, who is determined to live the rest of her life to the full. Rowena was 33 when ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
10
Jack Zduriencik's last stand
The front office is living on borrowed time and the slow, ponderous movements of corporate thinkology. Every game from now until Game 162 is ... «Lookout Landing, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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