Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
going-to-the-dogs
idiom
/ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə ðə dɔɡz/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a situation that is deteriorating or declining in quality.
Examples
- The once-thriving town is going to the dogs due to the factory closure.
- After the management changes, the project started going to the dogs.
- He believes the quality of goods in the store is going to the dogs since the new owners took over.
Meaning
When something, such as a business, community, or situation, is said to be ‘going to the dogs’, it signifies that it is becoming worse or failing.
Synonyms
- going downhill
- going awry
- falling apart
- deteriorating
- declining
