Down and out
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
poor and ruined; in a hopeless condition
Down and out
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
poor and ruined; in a hopeless condition
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Examples
"After a slump in the share market he was down and out these days."
"After the accident he was down and out financially and emotionally."
Mnemonic Trick
Visual of someone down on the ground and out of options.
Cultural Context
Often used about homelessness or ruin; somewhat informal.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
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