go downhill

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

go downhill

1. (idiomatic) To worsen or degenerate.

   I usually run fast enough, but my speed goes downhill when I don't sleep enough.

Synonyms

• go to pot, go to the dogs; go to shit (vulgar), go pear-shaped

Translations

worsen, degenerate

• Scottish Gaelic: rach bhuaithe
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