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hit the skids

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hit the skids

Fig. to decline; to decrease in value or status. Jed hit the skids when he started drinking. The firm hit the skids when the dollar collapsed.

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hit the skids

to fail His career really hit the skids after his divorce.

Usage notes: often used in the form on the skids ( failing): I can't believe that a whole industry is on the skids.

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hit the skids

 

1. (Australian informal) to leave a place quickly When his ex-girlfriend arrived at the party Ben really hit the skids.

2. (Australian informal) to make a vehicle stop very suddenly A car suddenly pulled out in front of us and Jake hit the skids.

3. (Australian informal) to get into a very bad situation, especially by losing your money, home, or job Poor old Dennis has really hit the skids since he split up with his wife.

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hit the skids

tv. to decline; to decrease in value or status; to go downhill (figuratively). Jed hit the skids when he started drinking.

See also: hit, skid