Definition of Down-and-out
Down-and-out
down-and-out
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(adjective)
physically weak or unfit, lacking in strength;
e.g. He was still feeling down-and-out from his illness so he decided to rest.
(adjective)
a state of need and poverty;
e.g. They helped her when she was down-and-out, for which she will always be grateful.
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