on the floor
poor
“He is on the floor and cannot pay his rent.”
“After the business failed, the family was on the floor and had to ask for help.”
“Despite his previous wealth, the sudden market crash left him on the floor, struggling to afford even basic necessities.”
Used of temporarily penniless housewives.
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have a poor time of it
Synonym of have a rough time of it (especially financially)
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house poor
In financial difficulty because of the excessive cost of owning a house, or because the cost of home ownership forms too high a proportion of household income.
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land poor
In a condition of poverty as a result of inability to meet tax payments or other financial requirements for one's land holdings.
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poor as a church mouse
Very poor, to the point of starving or begging; utterly destitute.
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poor as a rat
Synonym of poor as a church mouse.
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poor little rich boy
An unhappy young man from a wealthy background.
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poor little rich girl
An unhappy young woman from a wealthy background.
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poor man's shilling
Honesty.
Last updated June 7, 2026