Posted by AuntieMel on October 1, 2004, at 10:21:41
In reply to Lou's response to aunti Mel » AuntieMel, posted by Lou Pilder on September 30, 2004, at 14:56:18
'gone down the tubes' is like 'gone downhill' only further. 'gone downhill' implies there is more going down to be done. down the tubes means it's all gone. I've also heard 'down the sewer.'
I didn't think it was, but maybe 'down the tubes' is speaking Texan?
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