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On borrowed time

In Zulu Esikhathini esibolekiwe

This phrase literally translates to 'in borrowed time,' reflecting the English idiom.

Category: idiom

Esikhathini esibolekiwe

Example

"Ngemva kokugula, wayesesikhathini esibolekiwe."

Related words

Baningi
A dime a dozen
Ithonsi olwandle
A drop in the ocean
Inhlanzi ngaphandle kwamanzi
A fish out of water
Ingwe ayikwazi ukushintsha amabala ayo.
A leopard can't change its spots
Umshado owenziwe ezulwini
A match made in heaven
Ngisuse umthwalo emahlombe ami
A weight off your shoulders
Impisi esikhunjeni semvu
A wolf in sheep's clothing
Izenzo zikhuluma kakhulu kunamazwi
Actions speak louder than words
Ngaphambi kwesikhathi
Ahead of time
Ngiyezwa
All ears
Emthandanweni nasempini, konke kulungile.
All is fair in love and war
Kubiza kakhulu
An arm and a leg

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