out at (the) elbows
01
رثّ الحال, فقير الحال
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
تعبير اصطلاحي
أمثلة
After years of bad luck, he looked out at the elbows.
بعد سنوات من سوء الحظ، بدا رثّ الحال.
02
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
تعبير اصطلاحي
أمثلة
His favorite pair of jeans became out at elbows after years of regular use, developing holes and signs of distress.
