its gone tits up

1. something that has failed spectacularly, in a way that could not be predicted (it went tits up) can also be used in this case)
2. something that has broken slightly

Friend 1 - thought you were going out tonight
friend 2 - its gone tits up went tits up, friend 3 was sick and friend 4 had car issues
friend 1 - that went properly tits up then

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cleaning up its act

begin to behave in a better way, especially by giving up alcohol, drugs, or illegal activities.

"the casino industry is bent on cleaning up its act"