sink so low
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To lower one's ethical standards (or perceived standards) by behaving in a malignant, self-centered, or despicable manner. In the wake of these vicious attacks, it's horrible to think that our fellow citizens could sink so low in the name of patriotism. I knew John wasn't the most philanthropic guy around, but I never expected him to sink so low.
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ˌsink so ˈlow
,sink to something
have such low moral standards that you do something very bad: Stealing from your friends? How could you sink so low? ♢ I can’t believe that anyone would sink to such depths.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017