I just assumed he was a down and out, begging on the street corner.
She was one of the many down-and-outers waiting for the soup kitchen to open.
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Down and out — may refer to: In film and television: Down and Out in Paris and London, a 1933 semi autobiographical book by George Orwell Down and Out in Beverly Hills, a 1986 American comedy film Down and Out in America, a 1986 documentary film on poverty in… … Wikipedia
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Down and out (disambiguation) — Down and Out is a passing play in American football where the quarterback passes to a pre arranged wide receiver.Down and Out may also refer to:In film and television: * Down and Out in Paris and London , a 1933 semi autobiographical book by… … Wikipedia
Down and Out in America — Video tape cover Directed by Lee Grant Produced by Joseph Feury Milton Justice Carol Cuddy … Wikipedia
down-and-out — adj. 1. impoverished; usually implying a state of dejection as well. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] 2. physically weak. Syn: down and out. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
down-and-out — n. a person who is destitute; as, he tried to help the down and out. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Down and Out in Paris and London — For the album, see Down and Out in Paris and London (album). Down and Out in Paris and London … Wikipedia
down-and-out — adjective Date: 1901 1. destitute, impoverished 2. physically weakened or incapacitated • down and out or down and outer noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Down and out in Paris and London — Dans la dèche à Paris et à Londres Dans la dèche à Paris et à Londres (Down and out in Paris and London) est un petit livre autobiographique de George Orwell paru en 1933. Circonstances L auteur a entre 25 et 30 ans. Il a quitté son travail à la… … Wikipédia en Français
down and out — {adj. phr.} Without money; without a job or home; broke. * /Poor Sam lost his job after his wife had left him; he is really down and out./ … Dictionary of American idioms
