Meaning of the word "be on your uppers" in English

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be on your uppers

US /bi ɑn jʊər ˈʌpərz/
UK /bi ɒn jɔːr ˈʌpəz/
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Idiom

to be very poor, having very little money

Example:
After losing his job, he was really on his uppers.
The company has been on its uppers for months and might close down soon.