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This is going down the toilet

🇬🇧 UK //ðɪs ɪz ˈɡəʊɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ðɪs ɪz ˈɡoʊɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt//

Meaning of This is going down the toilet

This situation is failing or deteriorating rapidly.

In simple words: This situation is getting worse or failing badly.

This is going down the toilet in a sentence

• After the last presentation, I thought this project was going down the toilet.
• Without more funding, this plan is definitely going down the toilet.
• When the team lost their key player, the season seemed to be going down the toilet.
• If we don’t fix these issues, this whole operation is going down the toilet.

How to use This is going down the toilet

Used informally to describe failing situations, often in humorous or sarcastic contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Think of a toilet flushing away something important!

Related words

Collocations with This is going down the toilet

• situation going down the toilet
• project going down the toilet
• plan going down the toilet

Synonyms for This is going down the toilet

• going downhill
• going awry
• deteriorating
• failing
• collapsing

Common mistakes with This is going down the toilet

• Using it in formal contexts, like business meetings.
• Confusing it with similar phrases that don't imply complete failure.
• Using it to describe minor issues instead of significant failures.

Frequently asked questions about This is going down the toilet

What does This is going down the toilet mean?

This situation is getting worse or failing badly.

What is the definition of This is going down the toilet?

This situation is failing or deteriorating rapidly.

How do you use This is going down the toilet in a sentence?

After the last presentation, I thought this project was going down the toilet.

Can you give another example of This is going down the toilet?

Without more funding, this plan is definitely going down the toilet.

What are synonyms for This is going down the toilet?

Common alternatives include going downhill, going awry, deteriorating, failing, collapsing.

What words go with This is going down the toilet?

It commonly pairs with situation going down the toilet, project going down the toilet, plan going down the toilet.

What are common mistakes when using This is going down the toilet?

Using it in formal contexts, like business meetings. Confusing it with similar phrases that don't imply complete failure. Using it to describe minor issues instead of significant failures.

How do you pronounce This is going down the toilet?

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

Is This is going down the toilet formal or informal?

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

When should I use This is going down the toilet?

Used informally to describe failing situations, often in humorous or sarcastic contexts.