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out at (the) elbows
01
nghèo xơ xác, rách rưới
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
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Các ví dụ
Despite his talent, the struggling artist lived out at the elbows, barely making ends meet.
Gia đình trở nên nghèo xơ xác sau khi người cha mất việc.
02
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
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Các ví dụ
Last year, her dress was out at the elbows, exhibiting signs of wear with worn patches and loose threads.
