Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

be-on-skid-row

idiom

/bi ɒn skɪd roʊ/

Definition

To be in a state of poverty or destitution, particularly after a period of misfortune.

Examples

After losing his job, he ended up on skid row.
Many people fear that one bad decision could lead them to be on skid row.
The documentary highlighted stories of individuals who found themselves on skid row after personal tragedies.

Meaning

The phrase ‘be on skid row’ refers to a situation where someone has fallen into a life of poverty and hardship, usually as a result of setbacks such as unemployment, addiction, or financial mismanagement.