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idiomsb is a shadow of his/her former self(also sth is a shadow of its former self/glory)used in order to say that someone or something is less strong, healthy, powerful or important than in the past:Duran became a shadow of his former self, and a boxer can't fight when he's not fit.Today, the capital remains a shadow of its former self, its beautiful buildings now in ruins.
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