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UKdirt poor
/dˈɜːt pˈʊə/
/dˈɜːt pˈʊɹ/dirt poor
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What is the origin of the idiom "dirt poor" and when to use it?
The idiom "dirt poor" has its origin in the late 19th or early 20th century. The term "dirt" here is used figuratively to denote extreme poverty, suggesting that someone is as poor as the soil or dirt itself. This idiom is used to describe someone who is extremely impoverished, lacking basic necessities, and living in dire financial conditions.
Examples
1. What about that costa rican avocado SALESMAN who costa rican avocado SALESMAN who grew up Dirt Poor and DROPPED grew up Dirt Poor and DROPPED out of SCHOOL?
2. What about that costa rican avocado SALESMAN who costa rican avocado SALESMAN who grew up Dirt Poor and DROPPED grew up Dirt Poor and DROPPED out of SCHOOL?
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