Meaning of the word "go down in the world" in English
What does "go down in the world" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
go down in the world
US /ɡoʊ daʊn ɪn ðə wɜːrld/
UK /ɡəʊ daʊn ɪn ðə wɜːld/
Idiom
to become less successful or to lose social status or money
Example:
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After losing his job, he really started to go down in the world.
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It's sad to see how some once-wealthy families can go down in the world so quickly.