How to Pronounce "go to the dogs"
expression
GOH tuh THUH dawgz
goh tuh THE dogs
Definition
To deteriorate or become much worse than before, especially when a place, situation, or organization declines in quality or condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑɡz/, /ˈdɔɡz
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒɡz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh THUH dawgz
UK
goh tuh THE dogs
Listen in Context
After the factory closed, the town really went to the dogs.
His health went to the dogs after he stopped exercising.
If we keep ignoring these problems, the company will go to the dogs.
This neighborhood has really gone to the dogs over the years.