| 词组 | been in the poor-house |
| 释义 | (redirected from been in the poor-house)be in the poorhouse1. dated Literally, to live in a publicly-maintained institution for those who are poor. People aren't actually in the poorhouse anymore—this isn't Dickensian England. 2. By extension, to have no money. Usually used hyperbolically. With a mortgage payment that high, you guys will be in the poorhouse! |
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