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dead and buried
CEFR B2completely abandoned, with no realistic chance that a plan or idea will return
Neutral
go to seed
CEFR B2to become neglected, untidy, or generally worse in condition
Neutral
go to the dogs
CEFR B2to deteriorate severely from an earlier, better condition
Neutral
put paid to
CEFR C1to bring something, especially a plan or hope, to a definite end
Neutral
every which way
CEFR B1in every direction, often in a scattered or disorderly way
Informal
go with the flow
CEFR B1To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.
Neutral
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