Significato in italiano

informal 10K+

Lying in the gutter

🇬🇧 UK //ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈɡʌtə// 🇺🇸 US //ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈɡʌtər//

Significato di Lying in the gutter

To be in a state of extreme poverty or disgrace.

In simple words: to be very poor and unhappy

Lying in the gutter in una frase

• After losing his job, he felt like he was lying in the gutter.
• She thought her life was lying in the gutter after the breakup.
• They were lying in the gutter, struggling to make ends meet.

Come usare Lying in the gutter

Often used to describe someone at their lowest point. It's informal and may not be suitable for formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Picture a person literally lying in a dirty street, representing failure or low status.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Lying in the gutter

• feel like lying in the gutter
• lying in the gutter of life
• end up lying in the gutter

Synonyms for Lying in the gutter

• down and out
• destitute
• impoverished
• needy
• dejected

Opposites of Lying in the gutter

• standing tall
• thriving
• succeeding
• prospering

Common mistakes with Lying in the gutter

• 'Gutter' is often confused with 'guttered', which is a different meaning.
• Misused in formal contexts where a more serious phrase is needed.
• Learners might confuse 'lying in the gutter' with 'lying down', losing the metaphorical meaning.

Domande frequenti su Lying in the gutter

Cosa significa Lying in the gutter?

to be very poor and unhappy

Cosa significa Lying in the gutter in italiano?

to be very poor and unhappy

Qual è la definizione di Lying in the gutter?

To be in a state of extreme poverty or disgrace.

Come si usa Lying in the gutter in una frase?

After losing his job, he felt like he was lying in the gutter.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Lying in the gutter?

She thought her life was lying in the gutter after the breakup.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Lying in the gutter?

Alcune alternative comuni sono down and out, destitute, impoverished, needy, dejected.

Qual è il contrario di Lying in the gutter?

Significati opposti includono standing tall, thriving, succeeding, prospering.

Quali parole si abbinano a Lying in the gutter?

Si abbina spesso a feel like lying in the gutter, lying in the gutter of life, end up lying in the gutter.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Lying in the gutter?

'Gutter' is often confused with 'guttered', which is a different meaning. Misused in formal contexts where a more serious phrase is needed. Learners might confuse 'lying in the gutter' with 'lying down', losing the metaphorical meaning.

Come si pronuncia Lying in the gutter?

US: //ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈɡʌtər//, UK: //ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈɡʌtə//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Lying in the gutter è formale o informale?

"Lying in the gutter" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare Lying in the gutter?

Often used to describe someone at their lowest point. It's informal and may not be suitable for formal situations.