Things_went_south «TESTED»
: Describes general mishaps, such as a car breaking down during a trip or an injury during a match. Origin Theories
: Frequently used to describe a drop in stock market value or prices. things_went_south
: Recorded use in financial circles dates back to at least 1920 , appearing in the Elgin Dairy Reporter regarding falling commodity prices. It gained widespread popularity in the 1970s and 1990s. : Describes general mishaps, such as a car