Has Left in Its Wake?

leave something in its/his/her wake
COMMON If an event or a person leaves an unpleasant situation in their wake, they cause it to exist after the event or person has happened or gone.

What does left in their wake mean?

—used to say what is left behind by someone or something He went from job to job, leaving a trail of broken promises in his wake.

What does the phrase in the wake of mean?

In the aftermath of, as a consequence of, as in Famine often comes in the wake of war. [ Mid-1800s]

David Miller

David Miller

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David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.