in pawn
in pawn
Having been pawned; in hock. He found himself in such dire straits that even his beloved pocket watch, given to him by his late grandfather, was now in pawn. I really needed cash, so my guitars are in pawn, unfortunately. My engagement ring's been in pawn ever since we learned how much our daughter's medical treatment would cost.
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