How to Pronounce "go downhill"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈdaʊnˈhɪɫ
GOH down-HILL
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl
gOH down-HILL
Definition
To become worse, decline in quality, condition, or success. This phrase is usually used about situations, health, or performance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈdaʊnˈhɪɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH down-HILL
UK
gOH down-HILL
Listen in Context
After her illness, her health started to go downhill.
Business can go downhill if you don't pay attention.
Their friendship began to go downhill after the argument.
Everything just seemed to go downhill once the manager left.