in the dumps

not successful The movie business remains in the dumps, perhaps because of the huge increase in ticket prices.

Usage notes: often said about a lack of financial success

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Rodney	RAHD-nee	English
Sheffield	['ʃefi:ld]
Lydie	-	French
Isobel	-	Scottish
Vidya	-	Hinduism, Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
ÁIne	AWN-ye	Irish