out at (the) elbows

Definição e significado de "out at (the) elbows"em inglês

out at (the) elbows
01

maltrapilho, pobre e gasto

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
Exemplos
He may be out at elbows, but he is generous with what little he has.
Ele pode estar maltrapilho, mas é generoso com o pouco que tem.
02

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

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