| English | Russian |
| be not long for this world | дни сочтены (Taras) |
| he has not been heard of for a long time | о нём давно ничего не слышно |
| he has not heard from her for a long time | он давно не получал от неё писем |
| he is not long for this world | он не жилец на этом свете |
| his hand had been out at tennis for so long that he could not get it in again | он так долго не играл в теннис, что совсем разучился |
| his joy will not abide for long time | его радость не будет долгой |
| I had not seen him for many a long day | я его целую вечность не видел |
| not come for a long time | не показываться на порог |
| not come for a long time | не появляться на порог |
| not for a long time | не слишком часто (Has anyone told you lately that you’re amazing?
Not for a long time. Побеdа) |
| not for a long time | не скоро |
| not for long | на короткий срок |
| not for very long | не очень долго (TranslationHelp) |
| not long for this world | на краю гибели (nearing death. Example Sentences Including 'not long for this world' "This is a terrible thing to say about your own flesh and blood, but the fact is, my son was not long for this world one way or another. Clive Barker EVERVILLE (2001) 'I am pretty feeble with infections and really I am not long for this world. GLASGOW HERALD (2001) Alas, I fear that the wombat is not long for this world , Seeker's razor sharp teeth have caused the stitching to come undone. AUSTRALIAN NEWS MISC (2005) It was said the PM was not long for this world , that he would soon jump or be pushed. Dobbs, Michael THE TOUCH OF INNOCENTS It was unbearable, to hear that little voice in the darkness telling me that my horse was not long for this world. Clive Barker GALILEE (2001) Once upon a time, anybody who did not share Ed's conviction was not long for this world. INDEPENDENT (1998) Rumours and prognostications that the Queen was not long for this world were quick to re-surface. Jane Dunn ELIZABETH AND MARY: COUSINS, RIVALS, QUEENS (2003). Collins Alexander Demidov) |
| not long for this world | не жилец на белом свете |
| not long for this world | не жилец на этом свете |
| not long for this world | долго не продержаться (not long for this world idiom old-fashioned If someone is not long for this world, they will die soon. CALD Alexander Demidov) |
| not to visit for a long time | не появляться |
| not to visit for a long time | не показываться на порог |
| not visit for a long time | не показываться на порог |
| not visit for a long time | не появляться на порог |
| the invaders could not hold down the country for long | захватчики не могли долго держать страну в подчинении |
| the rule was rescinded, but not for long | правило отменили, но ненадолго |
