Phrase guide

not long for

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Not destined or planning to remain

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: Of a place; position etc; Of a place; position etc

Examples

  • She's not long for this place, she's too ambitious
  • I'm not long for this job, I've upset the boss too many times

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Antonyms: none provided

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