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Dirt poor

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Emotional Weight

The phrase carries a strong emotional charge, emphasizing a tough situation.

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Even though he's now successful, his past as a dirt poor child still affects him.
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Informal Tone

Used in casual conversations; may be disrespectful in formal contexts.

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She jokingly referred to her college days, saying she was dirt poor.
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Cultural Nuance

Often implies a rural or humble upbringing in cultural representations.

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In his autobiography, he recounts his dirt poor origins on a small farm.
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