be badly off

be badly off

1. To lack enough money to provide basic necessities; to be poor. She was laid off from her job last year, and she has been quite badly off since then.2. To be in a difficult or unpleasant situation. We were badly off in our last apartment because the building was constantly under construction.See also: badly, off

be badly ˈoff


1 not having much money; poor
2 not in a good situation: I’ve got quite a big room so I’m not too badly off. OPPOSITE: be well offSee also: badly, off