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skid row

Definition of skid row

noun

informal, chiefly North American
  • a run-down part of a town frequented by vagrants and alcoholics.
  • a desperately unfortunate or difficult situation:with no money to spend, the club are on skid row

Origin:

1930s: alteration of skid road

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