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Seed In The Loop 304 Pot/Seed Fall Disrepair Deteriorate Lack Attention

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Idiom GO TO POT/SEED
Definition to fall into disrepair; to deteriorate from lack of attention
Examples
  1. The house has really fallen into disrepair. It’s too bad they let it go to seed like that.
  2. George really neglects his appearance nowadays. He has let himself go to pot.
Cross-Refs

Synonym: go to the dogs
Extra Info

Go to seed originates in the idea that the fruit on plants ‘goes to seed’ if it is not picked when ripe.
Category Emotions/Feelings: ill health

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