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Be on the skids

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Negative ConnotationPlay
The phrase often implies a sense of disappointment or concern about the decline. SlideAfter losing several games, the team is on the skids, worrying the fans.
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'On the skids' doesn't mean a physical slide, but a metaphorical descent. SlideThe singer's career is on the skids since his last album flopped.
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Informal UsagePlay
Use the phrase in casual conversations rather than formal writing or speech. SlideSince the new policy, morale at work is on the skids.
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