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down the toilet

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down the toilet  (British, American & Australian informal) also down the pan (British informal)
if something goes down the toilet, it is wasted or spoiled After the drug scandal, his career went down the toilet. If the factory closes, that'll be a million pounds' worth of investment down the pan.
See also: toilet

down the toilet
wasted or lost down the drain Appearing on that talk show is usually a sign that your career is already down the toilet.
Usage notes: often used with go: He never showed up to drive us, and our plans for the evening went down the toilet.
See also: toilet


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Byline: KEVIN McALLION POLAND fear all their good work ahead of Euro 2012 will be flushed down the toilet by minging public lavvies.
Charlotte Taylor was wedged in a Portaloo for 20 minutes at Leeds Festival after dropping her bag down the toilet and reaching down to get it.
Summary: A goldfish which survived being flushed down the toilet is enjoying a new lease of life today after being rescued from a sewage plant.
 
 
 
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