downhill

Definition

  • noun: a downhill skiing race
  • noun: a descending slope
  • adverb: toward the bottom of a hill or mountain
  • adverb: toward the bottom of a hill
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: adown, aslant, aslantwise

Examples

  • The first part of the movie was pretty good, but after that it was all 'downhill'.

  • The worst part is over. It's all 'downhill' from here.

  • The service has 'gone downhill' under the new owner.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to survive the train attack. Well, it sounds like we could use you. With all due respect, if that doesn't work, then what's plan B? The waterfront is located one click downhill. Get the bomb to the pier, onto a boat, and as far away from the city as possible before it detonates. Any questions? (..)
    2014 Godzilla