Bad fingers #14

When you're feeling down, someone might say you're 'gone south' , it means your mood has taken a nosedive and things aren't looking so good anymore. It's a bit like saying your luck ran out, but with more of a personal touch.

In the workplace, if a colleague is always running late, you might hear them called a 'smokee.' It's a playful way to say they're flaky or not reliable, kind of like how smoke disappears before you can catch it.

On social media, if someone says they 'check out' after a big argument, it means they're done with the drama and walking away from the group. It's like leaving a party without a goodbye, just vanishing into the night.

In a relationship, if one person is always making decisions without consulting the other, they're called a 'smokee.' It's a way to say they're taking the lead, even when it feels like they’re doing it over your head.

For older generations, saying someone 'goes south' after a big life change is like saying they lost their footing. It's a gentle way to describe someone who can't bounce back, and it carries a bit of respect for how they handled it.