The tenants were still in arrears even after havingpaid so much to the landlord.
fall into arrears:
Tom lost his job and then fell into arrears with his rent.
Synonyms and related words
In debt
back
bailiff
debtor
2
Britishtaxes and salaries that are paid in arrears are paid at the end of a period of time. If they are paid at the beginning of a period of time, they are paid in advance.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe payments and funding sources
at someone’s expense
by the hour
cash-in-hand
in arrears
phrase
DEFINITIONS1
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late in making a regular payment
Your mortgagepayment is a month in arrears.
The tenants were still in arrears even after havingpaid so much to the landlord.
fall into arrears:
Tom lost his job and then fell into arrears with his rent.