broken-down valise
broken-down valise · broken-down valises
A person who has fallen on hard timesA person who has fallen on hard times; a has-been.
Meaning
2 senses(US, slang)A person who has fallen on hard times; a has-been.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see broken down, valise.
Origin
Variant of busted valise.Variant of busted valise.
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Forms
plural: broken-down valises| Singular | broken-down valise |
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See also
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