Значение на русском

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Lying in the gutter

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

Значение 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 в предложении

• 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.

Как использовать 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.

Похожие слова

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.

Частые вопросы о Lying in the gutter

Что значит Lying in the gutter?

to be very poor and unhappy

Что значит Lying in the gutter на русском?

to be very poor and unhappy

Какое определение у Lying in the gutter?

To be in a state of extreme poverty or disgrace.

Как использовать Lying in the gutter в предложении?

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

Можешь привести ещё один пример с Lying in the gutter?

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

Какие синонимы у Lying in the gutter?

Распространённые варианты: down and out, destitute, impoverished, needy, dejected.

Какой антоним у Lying in the gutter?

Противоположные значения: standing tall, thriving, succeeding, prospering.

Какие слова сочетаются с Lying in the gutter?

Часто сочетается с feel like lying in the gutter, lying in the gutter of life, end up lying in the gutter.

Какие частые ошибки при использовании 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.

Как произносится Lying in the gutter?

US: //ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈɡʌtər//, UK: //ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈɡʌtə//. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.

Lying in the gutter формальное или неформальное?

"Lying in the gutter" неформальное, поэтому подходит для непринуждённых разговоров с друзьями и семьёй.

Когда стоит использовать Lying in the gutter?

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