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UK//ðə ʃɪt ˈɔːlweɪz roʊlz dɪnˈhiːl//US//ðə ʃɪt ˈɔlweɪz roʊlz dɪnˈhil//

Meaning of The shit always rolls downhill

Problems often worsen as they are passed down to lower levels.

In simple words: Problems tend to get worse as they move to lower levels or people.

The shit always rolls downhill in a sentence

  • In our company, the shit always rolls downhill when management makes poor decisions.
  • When layoffs happen, the shit always rolls downhill to the remaining employees.
  • It's unfair how the shit always rolls downhill, affecting the interns more than anyone else.
  • After the budget cuts, the shit always rolls downhill to the project teams.
  • During the crisis, the shit always rolls downhill, hitting the lower ranks the hardest.

How to use The shit always rolls downhill

This phrase is used informally to describe how issues tend to affect those at a lower level more. It is more common in casual conversations and may not be suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Imagine a pile of problems rolling down a hill, getting bigger as they go!

Related words

Collocations with The shit always rolls downhill

  • rolls downhill
  • shifts blame
  • affects lower levels

Synonyms for The shit always rolls downhill

  • problems worsen
  • issues escalate
  • troubles trickle down

Common mistakes with The shit always rolls downhill

  • Used incorrectly in formal writing.
  • Misunderstanding the meaning related to responsibility shift.
  • Using 'rolls' in a non-present tense context.

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Frequently asked questions about The shit always rolls downhill

What does The shit always rolls downhill mean?

Problems tend to get worse as they move to lower levels or people.

What is the definition of The shit always rolls downhill?

Problems often worsen as they are passed down to lower levels.

How do you use The shit always rolls downhill in a sentence?

In our company, the shit always rolls downhill when management makes poor decisions.

Can you give another example of The shit always rolls downhill?

When layoffs happen, the shit always rolls downhill to the remaining employees.

What are synonyms for The shit always rolls downhill?

Common alternatives include problems worsen, issues escalate, troubles trickle down.

What words go with The shit always rolls downhill?

It commonly pairs with rolls downhill, shifts blame, affects lower levels.

What are common mistakes when using The shit always rolls downhill?

Used incorrectly in formal writing. Misunderstanding the meaning related to responsibility shift. Using 'rolls' in a non-present tense context.

How do you pronounce The shit always rolls downhill?

US: //ðə ʃɪt ˈɔlweɪz roʊlz dɪnˈhil//, UK: //ðə ʃɪt ˈɔːlweɪz roʊlz dɪnˈhiːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is The shit always rolls downhill formal or informal?

"The shit always rolls downhill" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use The shit always rolls downhill?

This phrase is used informally to describe how issues tend to affect those at a lower level more. It is more common in casual conversations and may not be suitable for formal contexts.