at (great,etc.) mischief: in (great) misfortune or poverty; in distress; spec. at a disadvantage in battle. Obsolete.
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释义 | the world > action or operation > adversity > in adversity [phrase] > in an evil plight (3) at (great, etc.) mischiefa1375 at (great,etc.) mischief: in (great) misfortune or poverty; in distress; spec. at a disadvantage in battle. Obsolete. on the ragged edge1874 the extreme edge; chiefly figurative in on the ragged edge: in an extreme or challenging situation; in a state of distress, resourcelessness… (down) on one's uppers1886 In figurative phrase (down) on one's uppers: in poor or reduced circumstances; having hard luck; also formerly to walk (etc.) on one's uppers. collo… |
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