Meaning of 'Up the spout'
What does the saying 'Up the spout' mean?
Idiom: Up the spout
Meaning:
If something has gone up the spout, it has gone wrong or been ruined.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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