be on your uppers
US /bi ɑn jʊər ˈʌpərz/
UK /bi ɑn jʊər ˈʌpərz/
1.
essere al verde, essere in bolletta
to be very poor, having very little money
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After losing his job, he was really on his uppers.
Dopo aver perso il lavoro, era davvero al verde.
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The company has been on its uppers for months and might close down soon.
L'azienda è stata al verde per mesi e potrebbe chiudere presto.