fall from grace
phrase
: to lose acceptance or good reputation
The governor fell from grace when he was accused of tax fraud.
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“Fall from grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20from%20grace. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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