Meaning of busted valise | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A person who has run out of money
   US, slang
2. A person who has lost power or abilities; a has-been
   US, slang

Examples

“The sources described the natty Pomeranz as a fast talker but "a phony" and "a real busted valise" whose checks had a strong elastic snap to them.”

“"Two bucks! He asks me for two bucks! Sonny, I'm a busted valise."”

“They appear to be a vast improvement over the busted valises who were hired for so many jobs by Abe Beame.”

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