someone's/something's days are numbered

Related to word: day

Idiom

Definition

  1. If someone or something's days are numbered, it means their existence or relevance will soon come to an end.

    某人或某事物的时日不多;即将结束或消失。

    • With the advent of new technologies, many traditional industries have their days numbered.

      随着新技术的出现,许多传统产业的时日不多了。

    • This old factory, failing to meet environmental standards, has its days numbered.

      这家老工厂未能达到环保标准,时日不多了。

    • Since the scandal broke, the politician's days are numbered.

      自从丑闻曝光后,这位政治人物的时日不多了。