suffer a tragic fall from grace
/ˈsʌfər ə ˈtrædʒɪk fɔːl frɒm ɡreɪs/
Meaning
To experience a sudden and dramatic loss of status, reputation, respect, or prestige, usually due to a mistake, scandal, or moral failure. The tone is serious and often sympathetic or dramatic.
Examples
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The beloved politician suffered a tragic fall from grace after the financial scandal was exposed.
The beloved politician suffered a tragic fall from grace after the financial scandal was exposed.
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It is painful to watch a brilliant artist suffer a tragic fall from grace due to personal struggles.
It is painful to watch a brilliant artist suffer a tragic fall from grace due to personal struggles.
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Once the darling of Hollywood, the director suffered a tragic fall from grace following the controversy.
Once the darling of Hollywood, the director suffered a tragic fall from grace following the controversy.
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He suffered a tragic fall from grace, losing both his career and the trust of his fans.
He suffered a tragic fall from grace, losing both his career and the trust of his fans.
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The play tells the story of a powerful king who suffers a tragic fall from grace.
The play tells the story of a powerful king who suffers a tragic fall from grace.
Common Mistakes
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✗ She suffered a tragic fall of grace.
✓ She suffered a tragic fall from grace.
The correct preposition is 'from', indicating the movement away from a state of favor (grace).
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✗ The athlete suffered a tragic drop from grace.
✓ The athlete suffered a tragic fall from grace.
'Fall from grace' is a fixed idiomatic collocation; substituting 'fall' with 'drop' sounds unnatural.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The CEO was forced to resign and ___ after his illicit activities came to light.
💡 To lose all respect and status due to a scandal.
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suffer a tragic fall from grace
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No one expected such a respected public figure to ___ so quickly.
💡 To experience a sudden, dramatic loss of reputation.
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suffer a tragic fall from grace