down and out . down and out {adj. phr.} Without money; without a job or home; broke. Poor Sam lost his job after his wife had left him; he is really down and out. Categories: add yours money {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: D Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry