The phrase “down the tubes” is an idiom that means “to fail completely”. It is often used to describe a situation, plan, or company that has failed to meet expectations and is now in a state of ruin. The phrase is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1960s.
Here are some examples of how the phrase can be used in a sentence:
- “If we don’t get more funding soon, this project will go down the tubes.”
- “I can’t believe the company went down the tubes so quickly after the CEO resigned.”
- “I’m afraid your chances of getting into that school have gone down the tubes since you failed the entrance exam.”
