Meaning of the word "go down the tubes" in English
What does "go down the tubes" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
go down the tubes
US /ɡoʊ daʊn ðə tuːbz/
UK /ɡəʊ daʊn ðə tjuːbz/
Idiom
to fail completely or be ruined
Example:
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The company started to go down the tubes after the scandal.
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If we don't fix this problem, our whole plan will go down the tubes.