Go to pot Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Loss of Quality Used when something was once good but now has lost its quality or isn't taken care of. The car has gone to pot since it hasn't been serviced in years. Pro Tip 2/3Neglect Indication Implies something has gotten worse because no one is taking care of it. Ever since the painter quit, the mural went to pot. Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Negative A casual phrase usually hinting at negative changes or decline. Their performance has gone to pot without practice.