Somebody’s fall from grace

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noun

The situation when someone loses their good reputation or status after doing something wrong or bad.

After his involvement in the scandal, he experienced a dramatic fall from grace.
Visual representation of "somebody’s fall from grace" - The situation when someone loses their good reputation or status after doing something wrong or bad.

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  • experience a fall from grace
  • dramatic fall from grace

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Loss of Respect

This phrase implies that people no longer respect someone due to their actions.

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The once-celebrated athlete's doping scandal led to a fall from grace.
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Public Disappointment

Often used when many people are disappointed or shocked by the person's actions.

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The politician's fall from grace disappointed her supporters.
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Not Literal

The phrase is figurative, not referring to a physical fall, but to losing social status or esteem.

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His dishonesty resulted in a metaphorical fall from grace in the community.
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