be badly off

be badly off

1. To lack enough money to provide basic necessities; to be poor. She was laid off from her job last year, and she has been quite badly off since then.

2. To be in a difficult or unpleasant situation. We were badly off in our last apartment because the building was constantly under construction.

See also: badly, off

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be badly ˈoff

1 not having much money; poor
2 not in a good situation: I’ve got quite a big room so I’m not too badly off. OPPOSITE: be well off

See also: badly, off

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