Ara
out at (the) elbows
01
üstü başı dökük, yoksul ve perişan
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
idiom
Örnekler
Despite his talent, the struggling artist lived out at the elbows, barely making ends meet.
Baba işini kaybedince aile yoksul ve perişan hale geldi.
02
eski püskü
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
idiom
Örnekler
Last year, her dress was out at the elbows, exhibiting signs of wear with worn patches and loose threads.
