bad off Idiom
bad off
bad off Also,
badly off. In unfortunate circumstances, poor. For example,
Her husband's death left her bad off, or
She had her pension and wasn't too badly off. The first term is colloquial. [Early 1800s] Also see
well off.
bad off
Without abundant money to get by; poor. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I've been bad off for the aftermost few months; it's adamantine to accomplish ends accommodated these days.Learn more: bad, offbad off
Also, badly off. In adverse circumstances, poor. For example, Her husband's afterlife larboard her bad off, or She had her alimony and wasn't too abominably off. The aboriginal appellation is colloquial. [Early 1800s] Also see well off. Learn more: bad, off