out at (the) elbows
01
초라한 형편의, 궁상맞은
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
idiom
예시들
The novel's protagonist started as a wealthy entrepreneur but, due to a series of unfortunate events, ended up out at elbows.
그 늙은 교사는 초라했지만 여전히 품위를 잃지 않았다.
02
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
idiom
예시들
Last year, her dress was out at the elbows, exhibiting signs of wear with worn patches and loose threads.
