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out at the elbows

The phrase “out at the elbows” has 5 syllables: out-at-the-el-bows

It's pronounced as /ˌaʊt ət ðə ˈelˌboʊz/

What is synonym and antonym for out at the elbows?

In the thesaurus, “out at the elbows” has 55 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for out at the elbows along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for out at the elbows

Antonyms for out at the elbows

Meanings of out at the elbows

  • adjective
    1. Looking poor, shabby, or worn out, especially because clothes are old and frayed at the elbows. It can also describe someone who appears financially struggling or untidy.

Example Sentences

  • His jacket was out at the elbows after years of daily use.
  • The professor appeared out at the elbows, but his lectures were brilliant.
  • She repaired the sweater that had become out at the elbows.
  • The actor played an out at the elbows musician struggling to survive.
  • Even though he was out at the elbows, he carried himself with dignity.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to out at the elbows, such as: affluent, bankrupt, bankrupted, bedraggled, beggared, beggarly, broke.

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