Hit the skids Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɪdz
HIT thuh SKIDZ
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɪdz
HIT thuh SKIDZ
Definition
To begin experiencing serious problems, often suddenly—such as failing financially, socially, or emotionally.
Usage & Nuances
An informal and somewhat dated idiom, mainly used to describe people, businesses, or things starting to decline or face trouble. Common with 'career', 'marriage', 'business'. Not used for minor issues. Similar to 'go downhill'.
Spanish: irse a pique - venirse abajoPortuguese (BR): desandar o caminho - ir ladeira abaixoPortuguese (PT): ir por água abaixo - começar a dar erradoChinese (Simplified): 走下坡路 - 开始失败Chinese (Traditional): 走下坡路 - 開始失敗Hindi: बिगड़ना शुरू होनाArabic: تدهور بشكل حادBengali: পতনের পথে থাকাRussian: пойти наперекосяк - скатитьсяJapanese: 転落し始める - 悪化し始めるVietnamese: tuột dốc - sa sútKorean: 내리막길을 걷다Turkish: çöküşe geçmekUrdu: زوال کا شکار ہوناIndonesian: mulai terpuruk
Example Sentences
After he lost his job, things really hit the skids.
basic
The company hit the skids after the scandal.
basic
Their marriage hit the skids last year.
basic
Ever since he started drinking, his life has really hit the skids.
natural
Our project started out strong but hit the skids halfway through.
natural
A lot of musicians hit the skids when their fame fades.
natural