Is on uppers In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "is on uppers", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-11-06 12:11

Meaning of Is on uppers (redirected from be (down) on (one's) uppers )

Synonyms:

Down And Out , be on one's uppers , in need , destitute , in dire circumstances

Be (down) on (one's) uppers British slang

To be broke

A: "Can you lend me some money?" B: "Sorry, I'm really down on my uppers."

I can't go out with you guys tonight. I'm down on my uppers at the moment.

slang

To be under the influence of stimulant drugs

David has been acting strangely these days and his eye bags are darker, so I'm afraid that he's on uppers.

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Grammar and Usage of Be (down) on (one's) uppers

Verb Forms

  • am/is/are (down) on (one's) uppers
  • been (down) on (one's) uppers
  • was/were (down) on (one's) uppers

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Be (down) on (one's) uppers

This phrase was first documented in 1886, referred to having worn out the bottom of one's shoes to the point where only the tops are left.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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