English Explanatory Dictionary

on one's beam ends

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In a parlous or destitute state.

Word forms

on one's beam ends

Etymology

By analogy with a capsizing ship; see usage note at beam-ends.

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