| 释义 |
out at the knees out at the knees1. Wearing shabby, worn out clothing (indicative of being poor). I think it's time to buy you some new clothes—you're out at the knees!2. Poor; not having much or enough money. I was out at the knees for several years after college, just making enough money to pay for my rent and a couple of meals a day.See also: knee, out |