to be a shadow of one's former self
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to be a shadow of one's former self
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
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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Elizabeth was as a shadow of her former self. The illness had taken a heavy toll on her.Elizabeth era una sombra de lo que alguna vez fue. La enfermedad la había afectado mucho.
You've lost your motivation. You've become a shadow of your former self.Perdiste tu motivación. Eres una sombra de lo que alguna vez fuiste.
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