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Definition go to rack and ruin in British English

go to rack and ruin phrase

phrase
1

to become less successful

Example

The country's going to rack and ruin.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
2

if a building goes to rack and ruin, the condition of it becomes bad

Example

Their tenants had let the property go to rack and ruin.

Synonyms and related words
worsen decline deteriorate
Definition go to rack and ruin in British English