fall from grace

Related to word: fall

Idiom

Definition

  1. A loss of status, respect, or favor, usually due to some misdeed or mistake.

    失勢(因做了不詹當的事情而失去權威人士的喜愛或尊敬)

    • The once-praised athlete experienced a fall from grace after the scandal was revealed.

      這位曾經備受讚譽的運動員在醜聞曝光後經歷了失勢。

    • The politician rapidly fell from grace after the bribery scandal was exposed.

      這位政治人物在賄賂醜聞曝光後迅速失勢。

    • The company, once an industry leader, suffered a fall from grace due to poor management.

      這家公司曾是行業領袖,但由於管理不善而失勢。