Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-south
verb phrase
/ɡoʊ saʊθ/
Definition
to deteriorate or decline in quality, performance, or condition.
Examples
- After the company lost its biggest client, their profits really went south.
- His health began to go south after he stopped exercising regularly.
- The negotiation started strong but soon went south due to a lack of agreement.
Meaning
The phrase often refers to a situation or object that has worsened significantly.
Synonyms
- decline
- deteriorate
- worsen
- fall apart
