be on one's uppers​ 中文含义：穷困潦倒，一贫如洗 通俗理解：形容一个人经济状况极差，连基本生活都难以维持，就像鞋底磨破只能靠鞋面（upper）走路一样狼狈。 例句： After losing his job, he’s been on his uppers and can barely afford food.​ （失业后，他穷得连饭都快买不起了。） She used to be wealthy, but bad investments left her on her uppers.​ （她曾经很有钱，但错误的投资让她变得一贫如洗。）