down-and-out

Example Sentences

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And now it’s a problem, because the once down-and-out Phillies are revived and refreshed and believing.

From Los Angeles Times

That typified The Times’ approach to the down-and-out well into the 20th century.

From Los Angeles Times

A down-and-out man is approached by a mysterious, well-dressed figure who uses a simple kid’s game to test his want of money against his tolerance for pain and humiliation.

From Los Angeles Times

"These are a group of elderly down-and-out thieves, they're always broke, they're forever involved in convoluted plans… and they're facing a huge celebrity and they don't even know who she is."

From BBC

That was like a complete down-and-out crying moment, and we just didn’t really know what was next.

From Los Angeles Times