a scandal that brought about his downfall
The failure of this plan contributed to her eventual downfall.
They were found guilty of plotting the downfall of the government.
The movement's downfall came with the failed coup d'état.
His greed was eventually his downfall.
downfall of a fortress - падение /сдача/ крепости
downfall of all my hopes - крушение всех моих надежд
the downfall of a financier - разорение финансиста
drink was his downfall - его погубило пьянство
1. 1) падение, крушение, крах; гибель, разорение
~ of a fortress - падение /сдача/ крепости
~ of all my hopes - крушение всех моих надежд
the ~ of a financier - разорение финансиста
2) то, что губит
drink was his ~ - его погубило пьянство
2. 1) низвержение
2) ливень
3) сильный снегопад
3. западня, ловушка
to bring about smb's downfall — добиваться чьего-л. отстранения от власти
to bring the downfall of a regime — приводить к падению режима
• Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
• The falling to earth of rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist
• A sudden decline in strength or number or importance
- downfall of the gold standard
розпад, розвал