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pour down the drain
idiomTo waste prior work by subsequent bad decisions.
If you ignore the project requirements, you will pour all your research down the drain.
By failing to secure the final signatures, the team allowed months of meticulous planning to be poured down the drain.
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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.
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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.
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drain the python
To urinate.
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drain the snake
To urinate.
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go down the drain
Synonym of go down the toilet: to fail.
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pour cold water on
Synonym of throw cold water on (“to belittle or dismiss”).
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pour cold water over
Synonym of throw cold water on.
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pour fuel on the fire
Synonym of add fuel to the fire.