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
“If negotiations look more likely, the market’s going to go south, if it makes it look like it’s going to drag on for much longer, then the market goes higher.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Both the UK and US's research facilities in Antarctica are on the hunt for the next batch of workers to "go south".
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
When things go south, they get drawn in deeper — Cane, reluctantly, and Harlan, almost enthusiastically.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
"Yoren, we go south at daybreak. You will find me on the road, no doubt."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
