Be on the skids

Pro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies a sense of disappointment or concern about the decline.

After losing several games, the team is on the skids, worrying the fans.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

'On the skids' doesn't mean a physical slide, but a metaphorical descent.

The singer's career is on the skids since his last album flopped.

Pro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

Use the phrase in casual conversations rather than formal writing or speech.

Since the new policy, morale at work is on the skids.