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(idiomatic) Some period of time, such as a term of employment or a lifetime, is coming to an end.

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one's days are numbered

Source Word

one's days are numbered

Phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Some period of time, such as a term of employment or a lifetime, is coming to an end.

Japanese Meaning

人生や就業期間など、ある一定の期間がもうすぐ終わろうとしている状態、すなわち残された時間が限られていることを表すイディオムです。 / すなわち、寿命やある期間の終わりが迫っているという意味で用いられます。

With automation replacing many manual roles, it became clear that one's days are numbered in that profession.

多くの手作業の役割が自動化されていることで、その職業に就く人々の時代が終わりに近づいていることは明らかだった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Some period of time, such as a term of employment or a lifetime, is coming to an end.

If his performance does not improve very soon, his days at this company are numbered.