The idiom "go down in the world" is believed to have originated in Britain in the 19th century, and may have originally referred to a person who had fallen from a position of wealth or prominence due to financial difficulties or other setbacks. The phrase is often used to describe a person who has experienced a significant decline in their social or economic status.

What is the origin of the idiom "go down in the world" and when to use it?

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to [go|come] down in the world

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Definition och betydelse av "go down in the world"på engelska

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