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The phrase "already in the gutter" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or condition that is already in a state of disrepair or moral decline.
Example: "After the scandal, the reputation of the organization was already in the gutter."
Alternatives: "down the drain" or "in a bad place".
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They were already in the gutter.
They were already in the gutter, it is just that they have sunk lower than anyone thought they could.
In March he wrote: "Perhaps it's time to float a new theory: We're already in the gutter.
And then, pointing at the potato chip bags already in the gutter, she said she was concerned about the health of the litterers.
Shame is an important sanction when well-paid people screw up, but Mr Goodwin's reputation was already in the gutter following the bank's failure and a nasty public row over his pension.
The barbs here may be aimed at jihadis and terrorists, but the sting will be felt by every shy, lonely kid (or adult) whose self-esteem is already in the gutter.
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I ran in the gutter.
I saw people sleeping in the gutter.
"I shall die in the gutter".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com