down-and-out

Example Sentences

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He’s so down and out and I wanted to find different source music in there.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

People say it is down and out, but it was packed.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

And we’re going to do everything we can to help anybody who’s down and out because of this.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

Brayden Schenn added a third-period breakaway goal scored off the skate of goalie Joey Daccord, who was down and out and trying to make a “scorpion” save by kicking up his foot.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

They climbed down and out of the dike and through a gap in the wall, and then Tom turned due north, for they had been bearing somewhat to the west.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien