Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hit-the-skids
idiom
/ˈhɪt ðə skɪdz/
Definition
To experience a period of decline or deterioration, often due to financial or personal troubles.
Examples
- After the company’s profits began to decline, they really hit the skids.
- He was a successful actor, but after his recent scandals, he has hit the skids.
- The economy hit the skids after the market crash, affecting many businesses.
Meaning
To be in a bad situation, often involving a downturn in success, health, or fortune.
Synonyms
- Fallback
- Decline
- Downturn
- Slip
