DOWNATTHEHEELS

down-at-the-heels: translation

1. Lit. [of shoes] worn on the bottom of the heels. (*Typically: be \down-at-the-heels; get \down-at-the-heels.) •

This pair is a little down-at-the-heels, but I only use them for gardening.

2. Fig. worn down; showing signs of use or age. (*Typically: be \down-at-the-heels; get \down-at-the-heels.) •

He is a little down-at-theheels, but give him a new suit of clothes and he'll look just great.

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This jacket is a little down-at-the-heels.