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IN ARREARS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in arrears mean?
• IN ARREARS (adverb)
The adverb IN ARREARS has 1 sense:
1. in debt
Familiarity information: IN ARREARS used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In debt
Synonyms:
behind; behindhand; in arrears
Context example:
in arrears with their utility bills
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