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Meaning of busted valise | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bustee Buster Buster Brown Buster Brown suit buster collar busthead

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