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UK//ˈɡəʊɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt//US//ˈɡoʊɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt//

Meaning of Going down the toilet

To describe something deteriorating or being wasted.

In simple words: Toilet waste or something worthless.

Going down the toilet in a sentence

  • The project is going down the toilet due to lack of funding.
  • All that effort went down the toilet when the team failed.
  • If we don't act now, our chances will go down the toilet.
  • Her hopes of winning went down the toilet after the bad review.

How to use Going down the toilet

Used in casual conversations to indicate something is in decline or wasted. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a toy getting flushed away - it's 'going down the toilet'.

Related words

Collocations with Going down the toilet

  • toilet humor
  • going down fast
  • gone down the toilet

Synonyms for Going down the toilet

Common mistakes with Going down the toilet

  • Confusing with 'going to the bathroom', which is more polite.
  • Using it as a literal phrase rather than figurative.
  • Not recognizing its informal tone.

Compare Going down the toilet with Lost, Failed

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Frequently asked questions about Going down the toilet

What does Going down the toilet mean?

Toilet waste or something worthless.

What is the definition of Going down the toilet?

To describe something deteriorating or being wasted.

How do you use Going down the toilet in a sentence?

The project is going down the toilet due to lack of funding.

Can you give another example of Going down the toilet?

All that effort went down the toilet when the team failed.

What are synonyms for Going down the toilet?

Common alternatives include wasted, thrown away, discarded, lost, failed.

What words go with Going down the toilet?

It commonly pairs with toilet humor, going down fast, gone down the toilet.

What are common mistakes when using Going down the toilet?

Confusing with 'going to the bathroom', which is more polite. Using it as a literal phrase rather than figurative. Not recognizing its informal tone.

How do you pronounce Going down the toilet?

US: //ˈɡoʊɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt//, UK: //ˈɡəʊɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Going down the toilet formal or informal?

"Going down the toilet" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Going down the toilet?

Used in casual conversations to indicate something is in decline or wasted. Avoid in formal contexts.