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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a poor mum" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a mother who is experiencing financial difficulties or is in a challenging situation.
Example: "After losing her job, she felt like a poor mum struggling to provide for her children."
Alternatives: "an unfortunate mother" or "a struggling mom".
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"My poor mum gets a roasting for her cooking, but it wasn't good," says Knight.
It brought a fantastic response from Kay Burley: "Your poor mum".
My poor mum wanted to start a new life in Canada and they tried that but came back.
"[You see a poor] mum and the kids eating chips and cheese out of a Styrofoam container," Oliver said, "and behind them is a massive TV".
"Should we charge a poor single mum twice so she can pay for Jonny just because she has a sense of personal responsibility and Jonny's mother doesn't?" Birbalsingh said.
(GV) Before we knew it this tank was there, I mean I got a shock when I walked in so it was a shock for me so I can't imagine how poor mum felt.
The Swissman was such an awesome race, so much fun, the weather was absolutely shit, belting with rain, my poor mum drove to Switzerland to support me and had a nightmare driving the mountain passes.
Poor mum.
"My poor mum," says Davies.
But what about poor Mum and Dad?
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