toilet

down the toilet (British, American & Australian, informal, 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: down

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down the toilet

wasted or lost. 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: down

in the toilet

in a bad condition. The economy is rapidly going in the toilet and the country is in a mess.