go down in the world
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go down in the world
To lose one's wealth or social status. In the early 20th century, a respected woman in high society dramatically went down in the world if she got divorced.
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go (or come) down in the world
drop in status, especially by becoming poorer.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
come/go ˈdown/ˈup in the world
become less/more successful; become poorer/richer: Since she left Harvard she’s gone down in the world.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017