out at (the) elbows
01
used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards
Idiom
例子
Despite his once prosperous background, he fell on hard times and was now out at the elbows, struggling to make ends meet.
02
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
Idiom例子
His favorite pair of jeans became out at elbows after years of regular use, developing holes and signs of distress.
