down the drain

phrase

: to a state of being wasted or irretrievably lost

All their hard work went down the drain.

Examples of down the drain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reusing rice water by pouring it on plants instead of dumping it down the drain could have a substantial impact on the freshwater supply. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026

The Prime Day extravaganza might be behind us, but that doesn't mean all the savings have swirled down the drain. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026

Pour one gallon of hot water down the drain, followed by a cup of vinegar. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 June 2026

Rhymes for down the drain

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• halothane
• hurricane
• hyperplane