tailspin
🌀 go into a tailspin
Concrete Meaning
A rapid and chaotic descent or decline, originally referring to an aircraft losing aerodynamic control and spinning uncontrollably toward the ground.
💬 Context & Examples
Use this when a situation, economy, or person's emotional state rapidly loses control and worsens dramatically.
- "After the sudden resignation of the CEO, the company's stock went into a tailspin."
- "The project went into a tailspin when our primary investor pulled their funding."
🧠 Pattern Challenge
Test Yourself
Why is a "tailspin" much more dangerous than a simple altitude drop?
Show Answer
Because it involves spinning and a complete loss of control, making it incredibly difficult for a pilot (or a manager) to correct the trajectory before hitting the ground.