to go south
01
försämras snabbt, plötsligt rasa
to experience a sudden and significant decline, deterioration, or devaluation, often unexpectedly or rapidly
Dialect
American
American![to [go] south definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/61472/original/?type=jpeg "to [go] south definition and meaning")
idiom
Exempel
The weather was beautiful all morning, but in the afternoon, it suddenly went south and it started raining heavily. The company's financial situation was stable, but when a major client cancelled their contract, things went south quickly.
Mötet försämrades snabbt när anklagelserna började hagla.
02
lämna platsen, smita
to depart or leave a place, often with the intention of avoiding a difficult or uncomfortable situation
![to [go] south definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44040/original/?type=jpeg "to [go] south definition and meaning")
idiom
informal
Exempel
If the situation worsens, she will likely go south and find solace in a peaceful environment.
Jag såg honom smita när det hettade till på festen.
