What Does "her family's basically bankrupt" Mean?
Learn what "her family's basically bankrupt" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Her family's basically bankrupt!
It says the family has little or no money left and is in serious financial trouble.
From Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person damaging private information about a woman's family.
Usage Scenario
Use it to state financial hardship, but be careful because it can sound rude or gossip-like. In real conversation, it may feel harsh if said about someone else's family.
Better ways to say it
Her family is basically bankrupt.
They're almost bankrupt.
Her family is in serious financial trouble.
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