Down

down the drain

Meaning: to waste something

Example: Fixing that old car is just money down the drain, it will never run properly again. Read more ➺

down and out

Meaning: a homeless or impoverished person.

Example: After losing his work, he found himself down and out. Read more ➺

cut down

Meaning: to reduce the amount of something (usually bad)

Example: I am trying to cut down on sugar this month. I would like to lose some weight before going on holiday. Read more ➺