IdiomFood & Drink
English
Englishgo to pot
Meaning: To fall into disrepair; to deteriorate from lack of attention.
Example: “The garden went to pot while we were away all summer.”
Equivalents in other languages
French: Aller à vau-l'eau Literally: To go down the water
Origin: Go to seed originates in the idea that the fruit on plants `goes to seed' if it is not picked when ripe.
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