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Reduced circumstances

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Social Sensitivity

Use carefully to avoid offending someone who has faced financial loss or hardship.

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She wouldn't want to discuss her reduced circumstances at the reunion.
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Euphemistic Phrase

'Reduced circumstances' is a polite way to say someone has less money now, often used in delicate situations.

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The family, now in reduced circumstances, quietly sold their estate.
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Contextual Clues

The phrase is often found in biographies, news about fallen businesses, or discussions of historical figures.

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The famous novelist spent his later years in reduced circumstances.
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