Down the drain meaning
What does the saying 'Down the drain' mean?
Idiom: Down the drain
Meaning:
If something goes down the drain, especially money or work, it is wasted or produces no results.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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