Down da swaney

n.

Heard in Donegal

A situation or enterprise that has deteriorated from bad to worse.

Th'on company is goin da da swaney

Posh English

That particular commercial enterprise is heading rapidly to ruin.

Related terms

• Up the swaneyIn serious trouble.
• Open a can o' wormsTo make a situation worse than it already is.
• A bad butt on a wham barTo do a dare for bad odds.
• Bad buzzA negative atmosphere, bad vibe, or unpleasant social energy.
• Bad cessBad luck.
• Bad doseA severe case or bad bout of an illness.