out at (the) elbows

Definice a význam slova „out at (the) elbows“ v angličtině

out at (the) elbows
01

ošuntělý chudák, v nuzných poměrech

used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
out at (the|) elbows definition and meaning
idiom
Příklady
Despite his once prosperous background, he fell on hard times and was now out at the elbows, struggling to make ends meet.
Po letech smůly vypadal jako ošuntělý chudák.
02

(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out

idiom
Příklady
His favorite pair of jeans became out at elbows after years of regular use, developing holes and signs of distress.
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