face ruin

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

To be in a situation where ruin is imminent or very likely.

ruinVERB + ruin

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Examples (10)

  • The company faces ruin over the new road plans.
  • Without a bailout, the small business would face ruin.
  • His risky investments meant he was about to face financial ruin.
  • The scandal could cause the politician to face political ruin.
  • If the project fails, the developers will face ruin.
  • She worried that her past mistakes would eventually cause her to face ruin.
  • The economic downturn forced many businesses to face ruin.
  • He feared that his gambling addiction would lead him to face utter ruin.
  • The unexpected lawsuit meant the company was close to facing ruin.
  • If they don't secure more funding, they will undoubtedly face ruin.