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Idiom: Down And Out

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In a condition of poverty or debility, especially as a result of experiencing a financial or personal setback.

Example: "People who are down and out need some place to turn."

Example Sentences

1
After losing his job, he was down and out.
2
She was a successful actress in her 20s, but now she is down and out.
3
The boxer was down and out after receiving a knockout punch.
4
He used to be wealthy, but now he is down and out.
5
The team was down and out after losing several key players to injury.

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