Things are looking up

[ratóncolorao]

Hello,

I would like to know if the above expression can be used in a negative way, that is to say:

Things are not looking up lately

Thank you for your help

[Rover_KE]

I would not use that expression and I don't recall ever seeing or reading it.

Rover

[Barb_D]

Hmm. I can see a situation like this:

A: Hey Tom. Gosh, the last time we talked, you told me that your dog was sick. Is he better?
B: Well, things aren't exactly looking up. He's no worse, but ... well, I'm not seeing him getting any better.. And now the cat has an infected scratch so more vet bills.