go to shit

The phrase "go to shit" is a vulgar slang expression used to describe a significant decline in quality, condition, or order.

Definition

C1Informal Speech

(slang, vulgar)To deteriorate significantly in quality or condition.

Example

  • After the new management took over, the company started to go to shit.

C1Informal Speech

(slang, vulgar)To fail completely or become ruined.

Example

  • The project went to shit after the funding was cut.

C1Informal Speech

(slang, vulgar)To descend into chaos or disorder.

Example

  • The party went to shit when the police showed up.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go to shit":

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