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Circle the drain meaning

What does the saying 'Circle the drain' mean?

Idiom: Circle the drain

Meaning:

If someone is circling the drain, they are spiraling downward to a usually inevitable death.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Buildings & construction | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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