to gradually become worse
What is to go downhill?
An empty gesture, threat, or relationship has no real value or meaning
What is an empty promise?
the cheapest, worst, or lowest quality
What is bottom of the barrel?
to cause someone to ask a specified question as a reaction or response
What is to beg the question?
an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of its members
What is a union?
a situation in which production, profits, or benefits increase less and less as more money is spent or more effort is made
What is a diminishing return?
try hard to get or achieve something
What is to push for something?
a group formed by employees of the same trade, firm, company, or industry to safeguard their rights, salaries, and working conditions
What is a trade union?
something that has faults or disadvantages, although it may appear to be correct or reasonable
What is something is all well and good?
a practical test of something new or unknown to discover its effectiveness
What is to run a trial?
the state of having no energy or enthusiasm because of working too hard
What is burnout?
having a friendly or pleasant relationship (with someone)
What is on good terms?
to cut something off in one quick movement
What is to lop off?
the time when you are free from work or other duties and can relax
What is leisure?
a large bowl from which punch, lemonade, etc., is served, usually with a ladle
What is a punch bowl?