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[go into a
tailspin] or [go into a nose dive] {v. phr.}, {informal}To fall or go down
badly; collapse; give up trying.
The team wentinto a tailspin after their
captain was hurt, and they were badlybeaten.
2. {informal} To become very
anxious, confused, or mentallysick; give up hope.
The man went into a
tailspin after his wifedied and he never got over
it.
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