| 词汇 | end up in the poor house |
| 释义 | (redirected from end up in the poor house)end up in the poorhouse1. dated Literally, to begin living in a publicly-maintained institution for those who are poor. People don't actually end up 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 end up in the poorhouse! |
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