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become a shadow of (someone's or something's) former self

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become a shadow of (someone's or something's) former self

To become weaker or inferior in comparison to how someone or something was previously, often due to negative circumstances. Suffering from a prolonged illness caused Sharon to become a shadow of her former self. This town became a shadow of its former self after so many local businesses closed down.
See also: become, former, of, shadow
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See also:
  • became
  • be a ghost of (someone's or something's) former self
  • be a shadow of (someone's or something's) former self
  • be a shadow/ghost of your/its former self
  • red-headed stepchild
  • stepchild
  • second best
  • a cut below
  • a weak link
  • weak link


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