Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Go Down Hill

What does it mean?

To go down hill means to get worse in quality, condition, or health, often quickly. It describes a decline in standards, success, or well-being.

Is it positive or negative?

It's intensely negative - it means something is deteriorating or getting worse.

When do you use it?

You use it when describing a business, a person's health, or a relationship that's declining or worsening.

Examples

Example 1: After the injury, his form went down hill.

Example 2: The relationship started to go down hill.

Question for you

Have you seen something go down hill recently?

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