fall from grace
phrase
: to lose acceptance or good reputation
The governor fell from grace when he was accused of tax fraud.
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But a dramatic fall from grace came in 1997 when Gadd was convicted and jailed for downloading thousands of child pornography images and videos.
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Lily Ford,
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2 July 2026
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
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“Fall from grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20from%20grace. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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