in arrears

Idioms and Phrases

Late or behind, especially in payment of money. For example, He's been in arrears on his rent so often that he may be evicted . [First half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

Her relationship with her boyfriend has ended and her mortgage is in arrears.

From BBC

It comes during ongoing exercises to correct state pension underpayments which have so far seen more than £280m paid in arrears to around 23,000 widows or widowers who had wrongly missed out on inherited state pension from a late husband, wife or civil partner.

From BBC

Owing two or more months' repayments means you are officially in arrears.

From BBC

Lenders may offer this option, depending on individual circumstances, although probably not to those already in arrears.

From BBC

State assistance is available to qualified homeowners who’ve missed at least two mortgage payments by Feb. 1 and are still in arrears, or who’ve missed at least one property tax payment by Feb. 1.

From Los Angeles Times