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out at (the) elbows
01
ridotto male, messo male
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
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He may be out at elbows, but he is generous with what little he has.
Può anche essere ridotto male, ma è generoso con quel poco che ha.
02
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
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His favorite pair of jeans became out at elbows after years of regular use, developing holes and signs of distress.
