failed in business or career Barry's all washed up. His business is bankrupt.
washed up
ruined, unable to continue in business I can't believe Max is washed up. He was a successful businessman.
washed-up
Idiom(s): washed-up
Theme: ENDINGS
finished; ruined. (Informal.) • "You're through, Tom," said the manager, "fired—washed-up!" • Max is washed-up as a bank teller.
washed-out
Idiom(s): washed-out
Theme: EXHAUSTION
exhausted; lacking energy. (Informal.) • Pam was completely washed-out after the birth of the baby. • I feel washed-out. I need a vacation.
Great unwashed
This is a term used for the working class masses.
washed out|wash out|washed
adj. Listless in appearance; pale, wan. Small wonder Harry looks so washed out; he has just recovered from major surgery.
washed up|wash up|washed
adj. Ruined; finished; a failure. Harry is looking awfully sad. I hear his business has collapsed and he is all washed up.
unwashed
unwashed the (great) unwashed the common people; the masses: originally a patronizing or contemptuous use, now usually ironic in application, with reference to elitism
washed out
washed out Faded in color; also, lacking animation. For example, This carpet is all washed out from the sun, or He looks all washed out. [Late 1700s; early 1800s] Also see wash out, def. 3.
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