lose power; fall from grace
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to lose power and influence; to fall from a position of authority
Often used in political, social, or organizational contexts to describe someone who has lost their former status, backing, or advantage. Can also refer to losing a competitive advantage.
Nà那
wèi位
zhèng政
zhì治
jiā家
shī失
shì势
hòu后
，
jiù就
hěn很
shǎo少
gōng公
kāi开
lòu露
miàn面
le了
。
After that politician fell from grace, he rarely appeared in public.
Suí随
zhe着
xīn新
lǐng领
dǎo导
de的
shàng上
tái台
，
jiù旧
pài派
xì系
zhú逐
jiàn渐
shī失
shì势
。
With the new leadership taking office, the old faction gradually lost power.
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Tā他
zài在
gōng公
sī司
shī失
shì势
hòu后
，
biàn便
xuǎn选
zé择
le了
cí辞
zhí职
chuàng创
yè业
。
After he lost his standing in the company, he chose to resign and start his own business.