go to the dogs

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Verb go to the dogs has 1 sense

go to pot, go to the dogs - become ruined; "His business went to pot when economy soured"
--₁ is one way to deteriorate
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Term: Go to the dogs

Description:

"Go to the dogs" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a decline, deterioration, or a situation becoming increasingly worse or less organized. It implies that something or someone has lost its previous state of high quality or success and has fallen into a state of chaos, disarray, or ruin.

Senses:

Idiom: To deteriorate or decline; to become worse in quality or effectiveness.

Usage:

As an idiom:

The company's reputation has gone to the dogs after the recent scandals.
Ever since he quit his job, his life has gone to the dogs.
The team's performance has gone to the dogs since their star player got injured.

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