Phrase alluding to the fact that the speaker, or subject of the phrase is in either a
desperate and/or unfortunate state of being or
situation. It can either be leading up to or following a request for some form of assistance or
help.
Steve asked Ray for a little credit by petitioning in his most sincere voice, ”Please, Ray, just gimme a $10 spot till tomorrow and I promise you I’ll have your
money then. C’mon, I'm in a
bad way. I ain't had shit today.”