be a shadow of your former self

Related to word: shadow

Idiom

Definition

  1. To be significantly diminished in health, strength, or influence compared to one's past state.

    (健康、力量或影响力)已大不如前。

    • Since the accident, he has been a shadow of his former self and unable to perform physical activities as he used to.

      自从那次意外后,他已经大不如前,无法像过去那样从事体力活动。

    • After losing several key clients, the company is a shadow of its former self, with a significant drop in market share.

      在失去几个重要客户后,这家公司已大不如前,市场份额大幅下降。

    • The once vibrant speaker is now a shadow of his former self after his illness, appearing weak and frail during presentations.

      曾经充满活力的演讲者在生病后已大不如前,在演讲时显得虚弱无力。