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In The Loop 171 Poor Years Ago Sam Job Money Shelter

Id in_the_loop_171
Idiom DOWN AND OUT
Definition poor
Examples
  1. Years ago Sam was down and out. He had no job and no money.
  2. This is a shelter for the down and out of the city. The homeless can come here for a hot meal and a place to sleep at night.
Extra Info

The expression suggests the idea of being down at the bottom of society and out of luck.

Category Emotions/Feelings: ill health

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