be down and out
Example Sentences
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Securing qualification would still represent a notable turnaround for Wales, who looked to be down and out following back-to-back defeats against Armenia and Turkey last summer.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024
Crypto lending may not be down and out, but it's certainly on the ropes.
From Reuters ● Jun. 21, 2022
“It’s crazy because you’d think we’d be down and out, but we know we’re going to be on the other side at some point,” cornerback Amani Oruwariye said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2021
His redemption story modeled the team’s, rallying when he seemed to be down and out.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2018
You don't know what it is to be down and out.
From The Cinema Murder by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
