a shadow of one's former self
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a shadow of one's former self
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
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After the accident, John became a shadow of his former self.Después del accidente, John era una sombra de lo que alguna vez fue.
I'm old and weak. I'm a shadow of my former self.Estoy viejo y débil. Soy una sombra de lo que alguna vez fui.
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