circle the drain

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English - English
To be in rapid decline or a state of downfall, especially as leading to inevitable utter failure or destruction

Needless to say, the guy on the phone would be watching his life circle the drain, imagining the horrific press and the life-destroying damage this false accusation would cause.

(deyim) Be near failure or death
circle the drain

    Hyphenation

    cir·cle the drain

    Turkish pronunciation

    sırkıl dhi dreyn

    Pronunciation

    /ˈsərkəl ᴛʜē ˈdrān/ /ˈsɜrkəl ðiː ˈdreɪn/
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