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in debt
[ɪn dɛt]
adjective phrase
em dívida
1.
owing money to someone; having financial obligations that have not been paid
After taking out a student loan, he was in debt for many years.
Depois de contrair um empréstimo estudantil, ele ficou em dívida por muitos anos.
2.
morally or socially obligated to someone for a favor or kindness received
I am in debt to you for your help during the crisis.
Sou grato a você pela sua ajuda durante a crise.
NYC Slang
broke, in the red
Synonyms
indebted
owing money
liable
obligated
Antonyms
out of debt
debt-free
solvent
paid up
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
em dívida
most common usage
Brazil
devendo
colloquial alternative
Portugal
endividado
also used as adjective form
Portugal
em dívida
formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
in debt up to one's eyeballs
deep in debt
get into debt
pay off a debt
owe a debt of gratitude
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