Test incompl/inter-337, Question 3

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #337 "English Slang Idioms (58)", question 3

"My best friend's not doing well. She's down and ........., so I'm going to let her stay with me until things get better for her," Tia said to Lonnie.

(a) dumb
(b) low
(c) broke
(d) out

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #337 "English Slang Idioms (58)", answer 3

"My best friend's not doing well. She's down and out, so I'm going to let her stay with me until things get better for her," Tia said to Lonnie.

Correct answer: (d) out
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be down and out= Does it mean: lacking funds and resources?

The Hungarian say: be fouled up/ be xyz up(beyond all recognition)
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Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.