Search Result for "to go down the drain":


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

drained \drained\ adj.
   having lost much energy or emotion from vigorous activity; --
   of people; as, the day's events left her completely drained
   of strength.
   [WordNet 1.5]

   2. having resources completely depleted.

   Syn: depleted.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   3. having no power remaining; -- of a battery.

   Syn: run-down.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   to go down the drain

   1. to be consumed in profitless activity; to be wasted; to
      become worthless.

   2. to vanish or cease existing.
      [PJC]