be badly off for something
be badly off for (something)
To be without enough of something that is needed. Primarily heard in UK. I hope you get paid soon, we are badly off for groceries in the house.
See also: badly, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be badly ˈoff for something
(British English) not have enough of something: My father also studied history at college, so I’m not badly off for books (= I’ve got quite a lot).See also: badly, off, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be badly off for (something)
- badly off for (something)
- badly off
- get the messages
- come out badly
- fetch (something) out of (something)
- fetch out of
- fetching
- fetch out
- set (someone or something) to work