going to the dogs
Headed for ruin
Going to the dogs describes something deteriorating or declining in quality.
A business, neighborhood, or institution goes to the dogs when it falls into neglect or ruin: This whole country is going to the dogs.
The phrase suggests decay that could have been prevented with proper care.
- disrepairPoor maintained condition
- declineDecrease or refuse
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- seen better daysDeteriorated from former condition
- decayGradual organic breakdown
corruption · down the drain · attrition · degradation · past its prime · regression · collapse · hit rock bottom · decadence · depravity · failure · on the skids · degeneration · shipwreck · seedy · ruin · run into the ground · downfall
going to the dogson the rise
Becoming greater or more
improving · on the up and up · getting better · looking up · on the mend
going to the dogsthriving
Succeeding vigorously
flourishing · prospering · going strong · riding high · in good shape