to go south
01
迅速恶化, 突然下滑
to experience a sudden and significant decline, deterioration, or devaluation, often unexpectedly or rapidly
Dialect
American
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习语
例子
The deal went south after the buyer changed his mind.
买家改变主意后，这笔交易迅速恶化。
02
to depart or leave a place, often with the intention of avoiding a difficult or uncomfortable situation
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习语
非正式
例子
After the argument, he decided to go south before anyone could confront him.
