Meaning Of The Word Tailspin

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What's The Definition Of Tailspin?

tailspin
If something such as an industry or an economy goes into a tailspin, it begins to perform very badly or to fail.

tailspin in American English
spin (sense 21)
intransitive verb: to take or experience a sudden and dramatic downturn
noun

tailspin in British English
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