down and out

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down and out (not comparable)

  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.
    • 1923, Jimmy Cox (lyrics and music), “Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out”:
      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
    • 1971, Led Zeppelin (lyrics and music), “Black Dog”:
      Didn't take too long 'fore I found out
      What people mean by down and out

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down and out (plural down and outs)

  1. Synonym of down-and-outer.

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