down the drain
Example Sentences
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"That's when everything went down the drain," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Once rinsed down the drain, these fibers can enter wastewater systems.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Not long ago, a woman stood at the sink and watched a year of her life run down the drain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
"If the extension doesn't happen, we are looking at the $10m investment going down the drain," a worried Mr Maluki explains.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
Slipping off my helmet, I made a mental note to pour every last drop down the drain the second she left.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
