Circling The Drain

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Circling The Drain is an internet slang term that means something or someone is on the brink of failure or destruction. It suggests that the situation or person is getting worse and closer to the point of no return.

Examples:

1. After years of mismanagement and declining sales, the company is now circling the drain. They might have to file for bankruptcy soon unless they find a way to turn things around.

2. His addiction to gambling has completely taken over his life. He’s lost his job, his family, and now he’s circling the drain, running out of money and options.

Synonyms:
struggling, on the brink, deteriorating, declining, sinking, deteriorating, failing, declining
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