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Mehdi kord Posted 5 years ago
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Only to be brought low themselves
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•Throughout literature we find recurring tales of forthright people who are outspoken in condemning illegal practices only to be brought low themselves when they, or members of their families, commit such acts.
•Throughout literature we find recurring tales of forthright people who are outspoken in condemning illegal practices only to be brought low themselves when they, or members of their families, commit such acts.
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To bring someone low means to lessen their status.
- To bring someone low means to lessen their status.
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