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out at (the) elbows
01
dans la dèche, fauché et mal vêtu
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
idiome
Exemples
After years of bad luck, he looked out at the elbows.
Après des années de malchance, il avait l'air dans la dèche.
02
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
idiome
Exemples
His favorite pair of jeans became out at elbows after years of regular use, developing holes and signs of distress.
