be in arrears

be in arrears

To be overdue, as of an account, often because one has not made a payment as scheduled. Their account is in arrears, so I doubt we'll see money from them any time soon.
See also: arrears
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • arrears
  • get in arrears
  • pay (for something) through (something)
  • pay through
  • credit (someone or something) with (something)
  • credit with
  • account to (one)
  • on no account
  • charge (something) (up) to (something)
  • charge up to