Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-decline-on-the-decline
phrase
/ɪn dɪˈklaɪn ɒn ðə dɪˈklaɪn/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a situation or state that is experiencing a downward trend or deterioration over time.
Examples
- Due to the economic crisis, many businesses are in-decline-on-the-decline.
- The quality of the service has been in-decline-on-the-decline for several years now.
- As the population ages, the community’s birth rates are in-decline-on-the-decline.
Meaning
It refers to something that is progressively getting worse or losing strength.
Synonyms
- declining
- deteriorating
- worsening
- falling
