not long for
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About or likely to depart from (something or some place) soon. I'm sorry to say that Great-Grandma Jean is not long for this world. I think we should all make the trip to see her one last time. If these rumors are to be believed, the president's secretary isn't long for the administration.
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not long for
Unlikely to remain for much more time in: not long for this world.
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