be badly turned out

be badly turned out

To be poorly dressed. Please don't be badly turned out when you come to this dinner party—sneakers are completely unacceptable.
See also: badly, out, turn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be well, badly, etc. turned ˈout

be well, badly, etc. dressed: Her children are always smartly turned out.
See also: out, turn
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be well, badly, etc. turned out
  • do badly by (someone)
  • badly off for (something)
  • come out badly
  • go down badly
  • go down well, badly, etc.
  • do badly by (one)
  • badly off
  • sink to (someone's) level
  • sink to somebody's level