The old engine has poor power for climbing steep hills.
poor power
idiomLimited ability.
Because the battery has poor power, the laptop shuts down after only thirty minutes of use.
The outdated machinery demonstrated poor power, ultimately failing to meet the rigorous demands of the factory's new production schedule.
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brown power
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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come to power
To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.
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grey power
The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.
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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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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.