Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.
The phrase 'Skid Row' refers to a poor area in a city where homeless people sleep outdoors or rent cheap rooms.
Example of Use: "Jerry’s drinking has gotten to be so bad that we’re afraid he’ll end up on skid row.”