Queer street
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A tough or odd spot, down on luck.
Origin
From 19th-century Britain, tied to 'queer'; odd or bad; slang by 1830s for ruin. An 1837 Dickens 'Pickwick' hints at it for a broke lane.
Variants
- On queer street
Usage Examples
- He's on queer street since the job loss.
- She landed in queer street after that bet.
- Queer street; no cash, all quirks.
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