down the tubes
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1
down the tubes in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Down the tubesAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Failing completely
Answer: Failing completely
Explanation:
This idiom describes something that ends in total collapse or is wasted beyond recovery.
• It’s often used for plans, projects, or finances that go disastrously wrong.
• Example: “After the market crash, their investment went down the tubes.”
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down the tubes – questions
Has down the tubes been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – down the tubes has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1.