Question

in_the_loop_171 poor The expression suggests the idea of being down at the bottom of society and out of luck.

Accepted Answer

DOWN AND OUT Years ago Sam was down and out. He had no job and no money.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. Emotions/Feelings: ill health

Id	in_the_loop_171
Idiom	DOWN AND OUT
Definition	poor
Examples	Years ago Sam was down and out. He had no job and no money. 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

Loop Poor Years Ago Sam Job Money Shelter