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Queer Street

noun

  1. a condition of financial instability or embarrassment:

    Such extravagance will surely put them in Queer Street.



queer street

noun

  1. informal.
    sometimes capitals a difficult situation, such as debt or bankruptcy (in the phrase in queer street )
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Queer Street1

First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences

The majority of people would find themselves in Queer Street if they attempted such folly, for folly it is without a doubt.

However, Falk is a great-hearted fellow who understands that a man may suddenly find himself in Queer Street.

Charles said to himself, "I suppose we shall be in Queer Street to-morrow, then;" but he rather liked the idea.

I thought you would turn up somewhere in Queer Street, with that infernal old hook nose of yours.

It's lucky for you, my man, that nothing is missing, or you would find yourself in Queer Street.

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