fall from grace

phrase

: to lose acceptance or good reputation

The governor fell from grace when he was accused of tax fraud.

Examples of fall from grace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than generate hype, the AI film has been ripped apart as a clear sign of his decline — the pièce de résistance in his fall from grace. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 July 2026

Ultimately, though, his early exit caps a remarkable fall from grace after a landslide election victory just two years ago. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 July 2026

Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV’s Superintendent of Finances, is said to have worn it before falling from grace and spending the rest of his days in prison. — Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026

Progressives in the Democratic Party are embracing Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson after their initial pick for the seat, Graham Platner, exited the race and dramatically fell from grace on the Left after a slew of scandals. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

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