Meaning of the word "go to the dogs" in English

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go to the dogs

US /ɡoʊ tu ðə dɔɡz/
UK /ɡoʊ tu ðə dɔɡz/
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Idiom

1.

to deteriorate in quality; to become ruined or worthless

Example:
After the new management took over, the company really started to go to the dogs.
His health has really gone to the dogs since he stopped exercising.
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