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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
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The company's financial situation was stable, but when a major client cancelled their contract, things went south quickly.
02
to depart or leave a place, often with the intention of avoiding a difficult or uncomfortable situation
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Idiom
Informal
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They went south to avoid getting caught up in the chaos of the protest.
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