
go to seed
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Idiomsgo to seedto get into a much worse condition.
I almost didn't recognize John. He's really gone to seed since his wife left him.Etymology: based on the literal meaning of plants that go to seed (= stop producing flowers and start producing seeds)go/run to seedto stop taking care of your appearance so that you no longer look attractive.
I almost didn't recognize John. He's really gone to seed since his wife left him. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
go to seed• run/go to seed
to become worn-out and uncared for
The small store has run to seed and few people like to go there now.
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go to seed v. phr. 1. To grow seeds.
Onions go to seed in hot weather. 2. To lose skill or strength; stop being good or useful.
Sometimes a good athlete runs to seed when he gets too old for sports.
Mr. Allen was a good carpenter until he became rich and went to seed. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲