go to the dogs

Example Sentences

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With redistricting, he said, “if it doesn’t go to the dogs, it will go to the wolves.”

From Los Angeles Times

"You can eat, get your hair cut, but for shopping this high street has gone to the dogs."

From BBC

“If you don’t figure it out, you go to the dogs.”

From Los Angeles Times

Inflation changes everything: Today, “going to the dogs” is closer in meaning to “putting on the Ritz” amid skyrocketing costs for dog food.

From Washington Times

A new fine-dining restaurant in the Bay Area has gone to the dogs.

From Los Angeles Times