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UKdoom and gloom
/dˈuːm and ɡlˈuːm/
/dˈuːm ænd ɡlˈuːm/doom and gloom
[PHRASE]1
a feeling or attitude that makes one believe that things can only get worse after a certain point
What is the origin of the idiom "doom and gloom" and when to use it?
The phrase "doom and gloom" originated in the English language and its exact origin is difficult to trace. It is believed to have emerged in the mid-20th century, gaining popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. It can be used more broadly to express dissatisfaction with overly negative or pessimistic perspectives in personal conversations, social commentary, or media discussions.
Examples
1. Stan, what's with all the doom and gloom?
2. But other doom and gloom scenarios regarding population and food, most notably the 1968 book The Population Bomb, have proven wrong at least so far.
3. But it's not all doom and gloom.
4. But it's not all doom and gloom.
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