tailspin

[US]/ˈteɪlspɪn/
[UK]/ˈteɪlspɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a rapid descent or loss of control, typically used in aviation; a state of mental or emotional confusion

Phrases & Collocations

in a tailspin

tailspin effect

tailspin moment

tailspin crisis

tailspin recovery

tailspin situation

tailspin journey

tailspin behavior

tailspin reaction

tailspin phase

Example Sentences

the economy is in a tailspin due to recent events.

after the scandal, the company went into a tailspin.

his career took a tailspin after the controversy.

the stock market is experiencing a tailspin.

she felt her life was in a tailspin after the breakup.

the team went into a tailspin after losing three games in a row.

his mental health was in a tailspin during that difficult time.

the project went into a tailspin when funding was cut.

they tried to recover from the tailspin of their finances.

his emotions were in a tailspin after the news.

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