go south
Example Sentences
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It’s intimidating to see how much you spend, but truly understanding your habits is the only way to build a smart financial plan that survives when things go south.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
As consistent as the players have to be, everything can go south in a single frame.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
The presence of firearms can make even routine calls go south quickly, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024
But Postecoglou's return will have some fans pondering what might have been had he never received an offer to go south.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024
She wasn’t sure of her direction, except that she wanted to go south, away from the river.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
