down the drain
Example Sentences
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"That's when everything went down the drain," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Once rinsed down the drain, these fibers can enter wastewater systems.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Late in the film, things are at their darkest: a friendship has been torn apart, and the band is spiraling down the drain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
"If the extension doesn't happen, we are looking at the $10m investment going down the drain," a worried Mr Maluki explains.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
Their bodies stood out stark against the white enamel until she turned on the faucet and sent them spiraling down the drain.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
