落馬 / falling from a horse
落馬 (rakuba) literally means “falling from a horse.” It’s used in equestrian contexts to describe an actual fall during riding, but it can also carry a figurative meaning—such as someone losing their position or falling from grace, especially in politics or high-status roles. Whether on horseback or in life, 落馬 suggests a sudden and often humbling drop.
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