washed Idioma

all washed up

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.