shadow of one's former self
shadow of one's former self noun: a person or a thing whose impression got declined drastically.
Noun
shadow of one's former self (plural shadows of one's former selves)
- A person or a thing whose impression got declined drastically.
- He is but a pale shadow of his former self.
- Today, Shamian Island is a shadow of its former self. For the 85 years leading up to the first Opium War between China and Britain in 1841, it was the centre of the universe for foreigners doing business in China, being the only port open to foreign trade.2004 August 25, Michael Taylor, “Past waits patiently for a blast”, in South China Morning Post, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 05 Nov 2024
Forms of shadow of one's former self
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Questions about shadow of one's former self
- What does shadow of one's former self mean?
- Shadow of one's former self means a person or a thing whose impression got declined drastically.
- What part of speech is shadow of one's former self?
- Shadow of one's former self is a noun.
- What is the plural of shadow of one's former self?
- The plural of shadow of one's former self is shadows of one's former selves.
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