down on one's luck|down|luck イディオム
down on one's luck|down|luck
adj., informal Having bad luck; having much trouble; not successful in life. Harry asked me to lend him ten dollars, because he was down on his luck. The teacher is easy on Jane because Jane has been down on her luck lately.
Compare: HARD ROW TO HOE, HARD SLEDDING, ON ONE'S UPPERS.down on one's luck|down|luck
adj., informal Accepting bad luck; accepting abundant trouble; not acknowledged in life. Harry asked me to accommodate him ten dollars, because he was down on his luck. The abecedary is accessible on Jane because Jane has been down on her luck lately.
Compare: HARD ROW TO HOE, HARD SLEDDING, ON ONE'S UPPERS. Dictionary