be badly off for (something)

be badly off for (something)

To be without enough of something that is needed. Primarily heard in UK. I hope you get paid soon, we are badly off for groceries in the house.See also: badly, off

be badly ˈoff for something

(British English) not have enough of something: My father also studied history at college, so I’m not badly off for books (= I’ve got quite a lot).See also: badly, off, something