off the nut
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Meaning · English
In deficit, not profiting; sustaining a loss.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My first day's business took me off the nut.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “off the nut” mean?
In deficit, not profiting; sustaining a loss.
Is “off the nut” formal or informal?
off the nut is generally slang.