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idiomslum itto spend time in worse conditions than the ones you are used to, often used humorously:Businessmen are having to slum it in economy class seats because of widespread company cutbacks.This used to be a genuine East End pub, but now it's full of yuppies slumming it, and the atmosphere's been ruined.
slum itTo endure or tolerate worse arrangements, conditions, or accommodation than one is used to. Often used humorously or facetiously. My car broke down, so I have I've been slumming it on the metro to work each morning. The plane tickets were a lot more expensive than I was expecting, so we may have to slum it in a hostel while we're there. ˈslum it (informal, often humorous) live in worse conditions than you do usually: What are you doing coming on the bus today? Are you slumming it? slum it To endure conditions or accommodations that are worse than what one is accustomed to. |