fall from grace

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Verb fall from grace has 1 sense

fall from grace - revert back to bad behavior after a period of good behavior; "The children fell from grace when they asked for several helpings of dessert"
--₁ is one way to misbehave, misconduct, misdemean
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Fall from Grace

Definition: The term "fall from grace" refers to the loss of previous high status, prestige, or reputation due to a moral, ethical, or personal failure.

Part of Speech: Phrase

Senses:

Main Sense: A sudden decline in reputation or favor.
Religious Sense: In Christian theology, the loss of God's favor or salvation due to sinful behavior.

Sample Sentences:

After the scandal, the once beloved politician experienced a dramatic fall from grace.
The athlete's fall from grace was devastating as they went from being a role model to facing widespread criticism.
In the biblical story of Adam and Eve, they sinned against God and fell from grace, resulting in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.

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