living on borrowed time

living on borrowed time
Meaning: not expected to live much longer.
Example: The big hollywood star has got cancer and is living on borrowed time.

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run a tight ship

Meaning: to be strict about something

Example: Martha runs a tight ship at home. With 4 kids to take care of at home, she cannot have it any other way. Read on

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