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sink so low

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.
See also: low, sink

ˌsink so ˈlow

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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.
See also: low, sink
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sinks so low the hills resemble horses who have lost the race,
From Nomad Poems: We Are Seed
Let her know that if she begins to become depressed in the future, it's OK to talk about it before she sinks so low.
Dear MIRIAM: SUICIDE SCARE
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