左ひだり前まえになる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

go downhill; be badly off financially

Idiomatic expression describing a business or personal financial situation that has worsened or is in decline. Often used in economic contexts.

See also: 左前

• 不ふ景けい気きで会かい社しゃの経けい営えいが左ひだり前まえになった。

  Due to the recession, the company's management went downhill.

• 彼かれは事じ業ぎょうに失しっ敗ぱいして左ひだり前まえになっている。

  He failed in his business and is now badly off.