* on one’s last legs: worn out from age, use, or exhaustion; close to failure or death
ex> My old laptop is on its last legs.
ex> We thought our dog was on his last legs, but he’s doing great now.
Note> “On its last LEG” (singular) has a positive meaning. A ‘leg’ is a section of a race, and you are running the last section. The finish line is near, and the end will be a good thing.
* windfall: fruit fallen from a tree; a piece of unexpected good fortune, especially money
ex> She received a windfall from her godparents.
* take someone/something for a spin
ex> My I take this bicycle for a spin?
* been around the block: to have a lot of wear or knowledge due to repeated experience
ex> My lawyer knows what he’s talking about: he’s been around the block.
Note> You have to be careful with this phrase. This also refers to a person (usually a woman) who’s had a lot of sexual experience.
* wow factor: a feature or characteristic that causes excitement
ex> The view provides this apartment’s wow factor.
* from A to B: from starting point to destination
ex> I need an easy way to get from A to B.
@ We’re not here to upstage the Fortneys.
outshine/ overshadow/ one-up
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