be on your uppers
US /bi ɑn jʊər ˈʌpərz/
UK /bi ɑn jʊər ˈʌpərz/
成语
1.
穷困潦倒, 身无分文
to be very poor, having very little money
示例:
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After losing his job, he was really on his uppers.
失业后，他真的穷困潦倒。
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The company has been on its uppers for months and might close down soon.
这家公司已经穷困潦倒好几个月了，可能很快就会倒闭。
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