down on one's luck

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: experiencing misfortune and especially financial distress

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“Down on one's luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20on%20one%27s%20luck. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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Last Updated: 10 Dec 2025 - Definition revised

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