down at heel
状态破烂,不景气。
书面/口语·形容破旧不堪或经济拮据
英文释义
being in a poor or shabby condition, both physically and financially
例句
His shoes were down at heel, and his coat was torn, showing how hard his life had become.
典故来源
源自鞋子后跟磨损的形象,比喻人因贫困而衣着破旧、状态潦倒。