a creaking door hangs longest
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: a creaking door hangs long on its hinges
Sense 1
Someone who is apparently in poor health may well outlive the ostensibly-stronger.
Người yếu ớt có thể sống lâu hơn người khỏe mạnh
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Something annoying or bothersome lasts the longest.
Điều gây khó chịu hoặc phiền toái thường kéo dài nhất
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “a creaking door hangs longest” mean?
Someone who is apparently in poor health may well outlive the ostensibly-stronger.
Is “a creaking door hangs longest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.