go to the pack

go to the pack

To decline or fall apart. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. Boy, this neighborhood has really gone to the pack in recent years.
See also: go, pack
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

go to the pack

deteriorate; go to pieces. Australian & New Zealand informal
1980 Frank Moorhouse Days of Wine and Rage All the places overseas where the British have pulled out are going to the pack.
See also: go, pack
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • pack
  • pack rat
  • on (one's) way to (someone or some place)
  • four seasons in one day
  • pack on the pounds
  • ahead of the pack
  • lead the pack
  • pack your bag
  • pack your bags
  • pack (one's) bag(s)
References in periodicals archive
He said: "A lot of credit must go to the pack, they gave us the platform with an unbelievable scrum which was amazing against a good forward pack and I'm glad they got a penalty try out of it.
reD lIfe Is gOOD fOr IaN
We certainly stopped them from playing and their type of game has traditionally hurt us, so a lot of credit must go to the pack for the way they went about their business.
Frustration motivates the Falcons