(someone) down the drain

Translations
(что-то) коту под хвост
After all the effort, his project just went down the drain.
После всех усилий его проект просто пошел коту под хвост.
Definitions
This phrase means that someone or something is wasted, lost, or ruined, often referring to efforts, money, or opportunities that have been squandered or have come to nothing.
Words
drain

noun
сток
down

adverb
вниз