IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishgo to the dogs
Meaning: To fall into disrepair; to deteriorate.
Example: “The old hotel has really gone to the dogs since the new owners took over.”
Origin: GO TO TOWN To do something with maximum enthusiasm; to splurge Go to town connotes more elegance than go whole hog or (go the) whole nine yards.
More English idioms
- go up in smoke To disappear; to be ruined.
- good grief! An expletive that means "This is ridiculous!" or "I've had enough!".
- grasp at straws To act in desperation with little hope of success.
- half-baked Poorly planned or thought out.
- half the battle Half the work or effort.
- handle someone with kid gloves To treat someone cautiously or gently because he or she is easily hurt or angered.
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