come-down

come-down

The company experienced a sharp come-down after the market crash.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A decline in status, wealth, or position: "come-down" refers to a situation where someone experiences a significant drop from a higher to a lower state, often involving loss of prestige, comfort, or success.
    • A disappointment or anticlimax: It can also mean a letdown after a period of excitement or high expectations.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • After living in a mansion, moving to a small apartment was a real come-down for him. (A decline in living conditions and status.)
    • Winning the lottery and then losing all the money was a terrible come-down. (A severe drop from wealth to poverty.)
    • The party was fun, but the next morning felt like a come-down. (An anticlimax or disappointing aftermath.)
Advanced Usage

  • "a come-down in the world": a specific phrase indicating a loss of social or financial standing.

    • He used to be a CEO, so working as a clerk is a come-down in the world. (A decline in professional and social rank.)

  • "to suffer a come-down": to experience a decline or humiliation.

    • The former champion suffered a come-down when he lost to an unknown player. (A drop in reputation or ability.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Come down (phrasal verb): to descend; to lose status; to become less excited.

    • Please come down from the ladder carefully. (To descend physically.)
    • He came down in the world after his business failed. (To lose status.)
    • The high from the concert will come down soon. (To return to a normal state.)

  • Downturn (n): a decline in economic or business conditions (similar in meaning but broader).

    • The economy experienced a downturn last year. (A period of decline.)
Synonyms
  • Decline: a gradual loss of strength or status.
  • Setback: a reversal or check in progress.
  • Anticlimax: a disappointing end to an exciting series of events.
Related Idioms

  • Fall from grace: a loss of status, respect, or favour.

    • The scandal caused his fall from grace in the community. (A dramatic come-down from a high position.)

  • Down in the world: in a lower social or financial position.

    • After the bankruptcy, he found himself down in the world. (Experiencing a come-down.)