go down in the world

To lose one's wealth or social status. In the early 20th century, a respected woman in high society dramatically went down in the world if she got divorced.

go (or come) down in the world

drop in status, especially by becoming poorer.

come/go ˈdown/ˈup in the world

become less/more successful; become poorer/richer: Since she left Harvard she’s gone down in the world.

词组	go down in the world
释义	go down in the world go down in the world To lose one's wealth or social status. In the early 20th century, a respected woman in high society dramatically went down in the world if she got divorced. See also: down, go, world Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. go (or come) down in the world drop in status, especially by becoming poorer. See also: down, go, world Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary come/go ˈdown/ˈup in the world become less/more successful; become poorer/richer: Since she left Harvard she’s gone down in the world. See also: come, down, go, up, world Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: come down in the world come/go down/up in the world be remembered as (something) be remembered as/for something at (one's) doorstep at doorstep at expense at somebody's expense at someone's expense at (one's) expense
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