bad off

bad off
bad off
US
1 : having little money

They're pretty bad off [=they don't have enough money] now that he's lost his job.

We're not rich, but we're not too bad off (for money). [=we're not poor]

2 : in a bad or difficult situation or condition

When I heard how bad off they were, I asked if I could do anything to help.

This state isn't too bad off compared to other parts of the country.

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