go south

idiomatic verb phrase

Meaning

To deteriorate, fail, or decline in quality or success.

Examples

The negotiations began to go south as soon as the lawyers started arguing over minor details.
If the weather continues to go south, we will have to cancel the outdoor concert.

Synonyms: fail, deteriorate, collapse, go pear-shaped

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go south

idiomatic verb phrase

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ saʊθ/

Definition

To deteriorate, fail, or decline in quality or success.

Examples

The negotiations began to go south as soon as the lawyers started arguing over minor details.
If the weather continues to go south, we will have to cancel the outdoor concert.
Their relationship went south after they moved to different cities for work.

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