American Idioms and Expressions

In Arrears Idiom

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in arrears What does in arrears mean?	overdue (bills or money), late	I have never been in arrears with my bill payments.
in arrears What does in arrears mean?	late or overdue (usually for bills and money)	My account at the department store was in arrears so the manager phoned me.
in arrears What does in arrears mean?	overdue (used for bills or money), late	I have never been in arrears with my bill payments.
in arrears What does in arrears mean?	late or overdue (usually for bills and money)	My account at the department store is in arrears.
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