down the drain
Example Sentences
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"That's 40 points down the drain for things outside of my control."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
"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
Late in the film, things are at their darkest: a friendship has been torn apart, and the band is spiraling down the drain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
He watched the water go down the drain with a gurgling sound.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
