Sink so low
phrase
To do something bad or immoral that one was not previously expected to do.
I can't believe he would sink so low as to steal from his own family.
Often appears as...
- can't believe someone would sink so low
- never thought he/she could sink so low
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To be in a very bad or low state.
His self-esteem had sunk so low after the constant criticism at work.
Often appears as...
- self-esteem has sunk so low
- mood has sunk so low
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something bad or immoral that one was not previously expected to do.
I can't believe he would sink so low as to steal from his own family.
Often appears as...
- can't believe someone would sink so low
- never thought he/she could sink so low
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To be in a very bad or low state.
His self-esteem had sunk so low after the constant criticism at work.
Often appears as...
- self-esteem has sunk so low
- mood has sunk so low
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Conveys deep disappointment; used when someone's actions are shockingly negative.
It was sad to see the respected politician sink so low as to accept bribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Behavior
Highlights actions that break from someone's usual moral standards or behaviors.
The community was stunned to see the charity founder sink so low as to embezzle funds.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Judgment
Used to express a negative moral judgment about someone's actions.
How could a teacher sink so low as to falsify their student's grades?
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Conveys deep disappointment; used when someone's actions are shockingly negative.
It was sad to see the respected politician sink so low as to accept bribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Behavior
Highlights actions that break from someone's usual moral standards or behaviors.
The community was stunned to see the charity founder sink so low as to embezzle funds.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Judgment
Used to express a negative moral judgment about someone's actions.
How could a teacher sink so low as to falsify their student's grades?
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Conveys deep disappointment; used when someone's actions are shockingly negative.
It was sad to see the respected politician sink so low as to accept bribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Behavior
Highlights actions that break from someone's usual moral standards or behaviors.
The community was stunned to see the charity founder sink so low as to embezzle funds.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Judgment
Used to express a negative moral judgment about someone's actions.
How could a teacher sink so low as to falsify their student's grades?
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