英语词组in Queer Street是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

in Queer Street in difficulty, especially by being in debt. British informal, dated.

☞ Queer Street was an imaginary street where people in difficulties were supposed to live. The phrase has been used since the early 19th century to indicate various kinds of misfortune, but its predominant use has been to refer to financial difficulty.

1952Angus WilsonHemlock and After He enjoys a little flutter…and if he finds himself in Queer Street now and again, I'm sure no one would grudge him his bit of fun.

词组	in Queer Street
释义	in Queer Street in difficulty, especially by being in debt. British informal, dated. ☞ Queer Street was an imaginary street where people in difficulties were supposed to live. The phrase has been used since the early 19th century to indicate various kinds of misfortune, but its predominant use has been to refer to financial difficulty. 1952Angus WilsonHemlock and After He enjoys a little flutter…and if he finds himself in Queer Street now and again, I'm sure no one would grudge him his bit of fun.
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