He always keeps his word, proving he has a poor man's shilling.
poor man's shilling
idiomHonesty.
Even when it would have been easier to lie, she chose to tell the truth, showing she truly values a poor man's shilling.
In a world where many prioritize profit over integrity, he remained a man of his word, holding fast to his poor man's shilling despite the personal cost.
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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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look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look very disappointed.
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look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look annoyed or displeased.
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on the floor
[Cockney slang]poor
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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.