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down and out

adj

Definitions

  1. In a condition of poverty or debility, especially as a result of experiencing a financial…

    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.
    • So if I ever get my hand on a dollar again, I'm gonna hold on to it 'til them eagles grin Nobody knows you, when you down and out In my pocket not one penny, and my friends I haven't any
    • Didn't take too long 'fore I found out What people mean by down and out

  2. Synonym of down-and-outer.

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