down the drain
Example Sentences
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Most people pour the leftover brine down the drain without a second thought.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Commentators draw parallels with other intractable conflicts, and count the taxpayer money they say has spiraled down the drain.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
"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
I watched the brown water run down the drain and was afraid I'd use it all up.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
