Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Down-And-Out.
Down-And-Out - as a noun
A person who is destitute
Example: "He tried to help the down-and-out"
Down-And-Out - as an adjective satellite
Lacking resources (or any prospect of resources)
Example Sentences
"He used to be a successful businessman, but now he's just a down-and-out drifter."
"The movie tells the story of a down-and-out boxer who makes a remarkable comeback."
"She volunteers at a shelter, helping to provide support for down-and-out individuals."
"The novel offers a compelling portrait of down-and-out characters struggling to survive in the city."
"He's been living on the streets for years, a down-and-out soul with nowhere to go."
