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GO TO THE DOGS
to fall into disrepair; to deteriorate
 GO TO THE DOGS
1. This restaurant used to be so fashionable and classy, but it has gone to the dogs since it changed management.
2. This neighborhood is going to the dogs —the homeowners aren’t keeping their houses or their yards in good repair. It’s a shame.

Synonyms: go to pot/seed.


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