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

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down and out

Source Word

down and out

idiomatic not-comparable

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

Japanese Meaning

経済的または個人的な挫折によって、極度の貧困状態や虚弱な状態に陥っていること / 生活が破綻し、打ちひしがれている状態 / 絶望的な経済状況により、身体的・精神的に衰弱している様子

After the factory closed, many workers were left down and out, struggling to pay rent and buy food.

工場が閉鎖された後、多くの労働者は生活に困窮し、家賃や食費の支払いに苦労した。

Sense（1）

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

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