out at (the) elbows
01
身なりも貧しい, 貧乏くさい
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
慣用句
例
After years of bad luck, he looked out at the elbows.
何年もの不運の後、彼は身なりまで貧しく見えた。
02
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
慣用句
例
His favorite pair of jeans became out at elbows after years of regular use, developing holes and signs of distress.
