| 词组 | move down in the world |
| 释义 | (redirected from move down in the world)come down in the worldTo lose one's wealth or social status. In the early 20th century, a respected woman in high society dramatically came down in the world if she got divorced. come down in the worldto lose one's social position or financial standing. Mr. Jones has really come down in the world since he lost his job. If I were unemployed, I'm sure I'd come down in the world, too. come down in the worldOLD-FASHIONEDIf someone has come down in the world, they are not as rich as they used to be and have a lower social status. Young women of middle class families which had come down in the world also found work in the upper ranges of domestic service. Jorg was behind the wheel, accompanied by Thomas, another Berliner who had come down in the world. come/go ˈdown/ˈup in the worldbecome less/more successful; become poorer/richer: Since she left Harvard she’s gone down in the world. |
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