Circling The Drain

What is Circling The Drain?


1.

Term used in medical circles to describe a patient for whom death is impending and yet continues to cling to life

"Mrs. Robinson in room 203 has been circling the drain all week.. damn man, we really need the room!"

2.

adj. still alive, but about to kick the bucket, buy the farm, meet your maker, etc.

Grandpa was circling the drain for years, and finally bought the farm, leaving a large estate.

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