down the cludgie

"Cludgie" is a slang word for "toilet." Primarily heard in Scotland.

1. In or into a state of failure or ruination. My father's company is now going down the cludgie because of the incompetent new CEO. You got a C average? Boy, your grades have really gone down the cludgie this semester. We had big plans for our trip, but the terrible weather sent it all down the cludgie.

2. Squandered or wastefully discarded. All of our savings have gone down the cludgie ever since Jack had his little gambling spree in Las Vegas. My degree in literature has so far been a lot of money down the cludgie, as the only jobs I've been able to get have been in restaurants waiting tables. All of these gadgets you buy are just money down the cludgie, if you ask me.