be badly turned out

be badly turned out

To be poorly dressed. Please don't be badly turned out when you come to this dinner party—sneakers are completely unacceptable.

See also: badly, out, turn

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be well, badly, etc. turned ˈout

be well, badly, etc. dressed: Her children are always smartly turned out.

See also: out, turn

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