circling the drain

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Present participle of circle the drain
circle the drain
To be in rapid decline or a state of downfall, especially as leading to inevitable utter failure or destruction

Needless to say, the guy on the phone would be watching his life circle the drain, imagining the horrific press and the life-destroying damage this false accusation would cause.

circle the drain
(deyim) Be near failure or death
circling the drain

    Türkische aussprache

    sırklîng dhi dreyn

    Aussprache

    /ˈsərkləɴɢ ᴛʜē ˈdrān/ /ˈsɜrklɪŋ ðiː ˈdreɪn/
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