go to the dogs
走向没落；变得越来越糟糕
口语·形容地方或机构衰败
英文释义
to deteriorate or decline, especially in terms of quality or standards
例句
This neighborhood has really gone to the dogs since the old shops closed down.
典故来源
源自古代，狗常被视为低贱动物，若事物沦落到被狗啃食的地步，即意味着衰败或没落。