Go south

If something “goes south,” it becomes unfavorable or takes a turn for the worse.

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If something “goes south,” it becomes unfavorable or takes a turn for the worse. After a disastrous first attempt at an initial public offering, WeWork is ready to try again after making some changes within the company and leadership. But things could still “go south,” or things could still go badly. After his luck at the casino “went south,” he decided to leave. The smoker was not concerned that his health might “go south.”

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