on one's uppers . on one's uppers {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very poor. Mr. White had been out of work for several months and was on his uppers. Compare: DOWN ON ONE'S LUCK. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} {informal} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry