to go south
01
to experience a sudden and significant decline, deterioration, or devaluation, often unexpectedly or rapidly
Dialect
American
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Idiom
أمثلة
The company's financial situation was stable, but when a major client cancelled their contract, things went south quickly.
The project was going well, but when the lead developer left, everything went south.
02
to depart or leave a place, often with the intention of avoiding a difficult or uncomfortable situation
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Idiom
Informalأمثلة
After the argument, she went south and left the party early.
They went south to avoid getting caught up in the chaos of the protest.
