on the decline
Definition of on the decline
: becoming worse in condition or less in size, amount, number, etc. : declining His health is on the decline. Sales are on the decline.
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declineplay
: to turn from a straight course : stray
: to slope downward : descend
: to bend down : droop
: the process of declining
: a gradual physical or mental sinking and wasting away
: a change to a lower state or level
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