go south
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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
Some have said they attempted to go south but were unable to pitch their tents, so returned to Gaza City.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
When things go south, they get drawn in deeper — Cane, reluctantly, and Harlan, almost enthusiastically.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
But it would be a great shame if you could never go south any more, for the fishing, for the warmth in winter.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
