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In ruins

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  1. 1
    Of a building or structure, mostly destroyed. literally

    "The line ends at Narvik. Eight years ago the whole town was in ruins, but the industry of the Norwegian people has rebuilt it entirely."

  2. 2
    Of a person, attribute, relationship, etc., totally damaged or spoiled. figuratively

    "After being found guilty of animal abuse, her reputation was in ruins."

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