Significado em português

informal 10K+

Lying in the gutter

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

Significado de 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 em uma 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.

Como usar 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.

Palavras relacionadas

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.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Lying in the gutter

O que significa Lying in the gutter?

to be very poor and unhappy

O que significa Lying in the gutter em português?

to be very poor and unhappy

Qual é a definição de Lying in the gutter?

To be in a state of extreme poverty or disgrace.

Como se usa Lying in the gutter em uma frase?

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

Pode dar outro exemplo de Lying in the gutter?

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

Quais são os sinônimos de Lying in the gutter?

Algumas alternativas comuns são down and out, destitute, impoverished, needy, dejected.

Qual é o oposto de Lying in the gutter?

Significados opostos incluem standing tall, thriving, succeeding, prospering.

Que palavras combinam com Lying in the gutter?

Costuma combinar com feel like lying in the gutter, lying in the gutter of life, end up lying in the gutter.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar 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.

Como se pronuncia Lying in the gutter?

US: //ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈɡʌtər//, UK: //ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈɡʌtə//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Lying in the gutter é formal ou informal?

"Lying in the gutter" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar Lying in the gutter?

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