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Term: "go to pot"

Definition:

The phrase "go to pot" refers to a situation or entity deteriorating in quality or condition. It implies that something that was once good or functional has become ruined or ineffective.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb phrase

Senses:

• Sense 1: To decline or deteriorate, especially regarding one's physical appearance or abilities.
• Sense 2: To decay or become spoiled, typically concerning food or perishable items.
• Sense 3: To worsen or become ineffective.

Usages and Sample Sentences:

1. Usages for Sense 1:
   • Sadly, as people age, their beauty often goes to pot.
   • After years of neglect, his once muscular physique went to pot.
2. Usages for Sense 2:
   • I forgot to refrigerate the milk, and now it has gone to pot.
   • The fruit in the basket went to pot due to the hot weather.
3. Usages for Sense 3:
   • Without proper maintenance, the machinery will go to pot.
   • The company's reputation went to pot after the scandal.

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