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Idiom: Circle The Drain

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To be in rapid decline or a state of downfall, especially as leading to inevitable utter failure or destruction.

Example Sentences

1
After losing his job, Mark's life started to circle the drain.
2
Without proper treatment, her addiction will make her life circle the drain.
3
The relationship was already rocky, but after the big fight, it started to circle the drain.
4
If we don't find a solution soon, our project will circle the drain.
5
His reckless behavior is causing his career to circle the drain.

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