falling from grace
Losing one's standing
Falling from grace is a loss of favor, status, or reputation, often following a moral failure or scandal.
The phrase comes from religious language about losing divine favor through sin, but now applies broadly to public figures, institutions, or anyone whose standing collapses: The CEO's falling from grace was swift after the fraud came to light.
The fall implies the person once held an elevated position.
- ostracismBanishment from a group
- betrayalBreaking of trust
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- making amendsCompensating for wrongdoing
condemnation · corruption · shame · scandal · dishonesty · second chance · exile · social outcast · stigma · hubris · renewal · hypocrisy · infamy · regret · reconciliation · remorse · immorality · despair
- Arminianismsynergism
falling from graceredemption
Recovery or moral restoration
rehabilitation · vindication · restoration · comeback · ascent
falling from gracesalvation
Deliverance from harm
redemption · absolution · spiritual awakening · sanctification · conversion
falling from gracerags to riches
Dramatic upward social mobility
comeback story · phoenix rising · rising from the ashes · underdog victory · Cinderella story
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