drain the snake

brain drain

The migration of educated or talented people from less economically advanced areas to more economically advanced areas, especially to large cities or more developed nations.

circle the drain

To be in a rapid decline or in a state of downfall, especially as leading to an inevitable utter failure or destruction.

come up with snake eyes

To fail to come up with anything; to get nowhere.

drain the python

To urinate.

go down the drain

Synonym of go down the toilet: to fail.

go snake

To act in an erratic or unrestrained manner.

pour down the drain

To waste prior work by subsequent bad decisions.

snake eyes

Two ones, after rolling two dice.