Idiom of the day :- Down and out

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be without money, a job — and sometimes a home — is to be down and out. Fergus is in that unfortunate position. He’s a down-and-outer. ‘I may be down and out but I don’t intend to remain down-and-outer. I’m going to find a job soon,’ he said with determination.’