24 entries under expression topic. ×

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ill fated(adjective, idiom, sad, unhappy)
3
badly off(verb, phrasal verb, poor, depressed)
3
out of luck(idiom, miserable, adversity, unfortunate)
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in adverse circumstances(idiom, adversity)
1
bad break(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed)
1
behind eight ball(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed)
1
down on luck(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed)
1
hard luck(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed)
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in a bad way(idiom, bad, poor, awkward)
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short of luck
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tough luck(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed)
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down and out(poor, depressed, deprived, disadvantaged)
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hapless maid
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in dire straits(idiom, poor, depressed, deprived)
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in need(poor, depressed, deprived, disadvantaged)
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in trouble(idiom, adversity)
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in want(poor, depressed, deprived, disadvantaged)
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needy person
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on the wane(idiom, adversity)
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poor soul
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