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DictionarySeeworldgo down in the world
go down in the worldTo 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, worldgo (or come) down in the world drop in status, especially by becoming poorer.See also: down, go, worldcome/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 |