out at (the) elbows
01
luggsliten, sliten och fattig
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
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Exempel
After years of bad luck, he looked out at the elbows.
Efter år av otur såg han luggsliten ut.
02
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
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Exempel
His favorite pair of jeans became out at elbows after years of regular use, developing holes and signs of distress.
