on a/the downswing

idiom

: becoming smaller or worse : decreasing
The company's sales are on a/the downswing.

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Taylor Swift’s Albums are Largely on the Decline The rest of Swift’s currently-charting titles are all on the downswing. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Whisky always overshoots on the upswing and undershoots on the downswing. Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 His career from there went on the downswing, eventually leading to him retiring in 2024 despite being just 28 years old. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 The van ride is almost alarmingly pleasant since Eddie’s either gotten his feet under him or is on the downswing of a manic episode. Marah Eakin, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on a/the downswing

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“On a/the downswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%2Fthe%20downswing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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