Cool MateMeaning of That's when it all goes south
An expression indicating that a situation has started to deteriorate or fail.
In simple words: That's when things start to get worse.
That's when it all goes south in a sentence
- When the budget cuts were announced, that's when it all goes south for the project.
- Everything seemed fine until the team member quit; that's when it all goes south.
- His presentation started strong, but that's when it all goes south due to technical issues.
- We were having a great time until the rain started; that's when it all goes south.
- She thought the date was going well, but that's when it all goes south after he checked his phone.
How to use That's when it all goes south
Use this expression in casual conversations when discussing plans or situations that have taken a negative turn. It’s informal, so avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a map where suddenly all the roads turn downhill.
Related words
Collocations with That's when it all goes south
- things go wrong
- situation worsens
- plans fail
- mood changes
Synonyms for That's when it all goes south
- things go wrong
- it goes downhill
- spiral down
- take a turn for the worse
Common mistakes with That's when it all goes south
- Used in formal contexts by mistake.
- Confused with 'it all goes well' which has the opposite meaning.
- Used when talking about physical directions instead of metaphorical outcomes.
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That's when it all goes south in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هنا بدأت الأمور تسوء
هنا تبدأ الأمور تسوء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তখনই সব গোলমাল হয়ে যায়
তখনই সব কিছু খারাপ হতে শুরু করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Da geht alles den Bach runter
Da fangen die Dinge an, schlechter zu werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Ahí es cuando todo se va al traste
Ahí es cuando las cosas empiezan a ir mal.
- Persianفارسی
اونجا بود که همه چیز خراب شد
اونجا بود که اوضاع شروع به بدتر شدن کرد.
- FrenchFrançais
C'est là que tout part en vrille
C'est là que les choses commencent à mal tourner.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तब सब गड़बड़ हो जाता है
तब चीज़ें बिगड़ने लगती हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
È lì che le cose vanno a rotoli
È lì che le cose iniziano ad andare peggio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
É aí que a coisa desanda
É aí que as coisas começam a piorar.
- RussianРусский
Вот тогда всё пошло наперекосяк
Вот тогда всё начинает идти наперекосяк.
- Urduاردو
تباہی شروع ہو جاتی ہے
یہ تب ہوتا ہے جب حالات بگڑنے لگتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
事情就此开始走下坡路
事情就开始变糟了。
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Frequently asked questions about That's when it all goes south
What does That's when it all goes south mean?
That's when things start to get worse.
What is the definition of That's when it all goes south?
An expression indicating that a situation has started to deteriorate or fail.
How do you use That's when it all goes south in a sentence?
When the budget cuts were announced, that's when it all goes south for the project.
Can you give another example of That's when it all goes south?
Everything seemed fine until the team member quit; that's when it all goes south.
What are synonyms for That's when it all goes south?
Common alternatives include things go wrong, it goes downhill, spiral down, take a turn for the worse.
What words go with That's when it all goes south?
It commonly pairs with things go wrong, situation worsens, plans fail, mood changes.
What are common mistakes when using That's when it all goes south?
Used in formal contexts by mistake. Confused with 'it all goes well' which has the opposite meaning. Used when talking about physical directions instead of metaphorical outcomes.
How do you pronounce That's when it all goes south?
US: //ðæts wɛn ɪt ɔl ɡoʊz saʊθ//, UK: //ðæts wɛn ɪt ɔːl ɡoʊz saʊθ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is That's when it all goes south formal or informal?
"That's when it all goes south" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use That's when it all goes south?
Use this expression in casual conversations when discussing plans or situations that have taken a negative turn. It’s informal, so avoid in formal writing.