Signifies a person's transition toward unethical or dishonest behavior over time.

Moral Decline

This phrase implies a judgmental view of someone's actions or character.

Negative Connotation

Used more often in informal conversations than in formal writing or speech.

Describes perishable items, especially food, when they've become unfit for consumption.

Usually said about produce, meat, and dairy that is no longer fresh.

Indicates that something once good is worsening, typically due to neglect or adverse conditions.

Implies a process, not an instantaneous change, often due to a series of poor decisions or mismanagement.