Phrase guide

the way things are going

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

If the current situation does not change, if it continues like this.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: at this rate

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: at this rate

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tällä menolla — Translations
  • French: au train où vont les choses — Translations
  • French: à ce rythme-là — Translations
  • French: si ça continue comme ça — Translations
  • Occitan: au trin que van lei cosas — Translations
  • Polish: jeśli nic się nie zmieni — Translations