be down and out
Example Sentences
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Securing qualification would still represent a notable turnaround for Wales, who looked to be down and out following back-to-back defeats against Armenia and Turkey last summer.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024
Even after turning up the defensive pressure to get back in it, Arizona State appeared to be down and out — until Cambridge came to the rescue.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2023
Crypto lending may not be down and out, but it's certainly on the ropes.
From Reuters • Jun. 21, 2022
His redemption story modeled the team’s, rallying when he seemed to be down and out.
From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2018
You don't know what it is to be down and out.
From The Cinema Murder by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)