up the spout
1
used for talking about something that is wrong, spoiled, or has no chance of succeedingNow all our plans are up the spout.
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Likely to fail
hopeless
unworkable
unpromising
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In a bad condition
beaten-up
beat-up
be done for
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Pregnant and be pregnant
pregnant
expectant
be expecting (a baby)
See also main entry: spoutSee also main entry: spout