Be a shadow of its former self In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be a shadow of its former self", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-08-08 06:08

Meaning of Be a shadow of its former self (redirected from be a shadow/ghost of your former self )

Be a shadow/ghost of your former self phrase

To not be as healthy, strong etc as one formerly was

After a series of surgeries, Susan is a ghost of her former self.

Ross's been a ghost of his former self since getting divorced.

He is a shadow of his former self due to the car accident 2 years ago.

The company is a shadow of its former self after its most talented employees have left.

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A person or thing seen as inferior or subservient to others of the same kind or group.

be a ghost of (someone or something's) former self

To be weaker or inferior in contrast to how someone or something used to be, frequently as a result of negative circumstances.

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