Meaning of the word "go belly up" in English
What does "go belly up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
go belly up
US /ɡoʊ ˈbɛli ʌp/
UK /ɡoʊ ˈbɛli ʌp/
Idiom
1.
to fail completely, especially financially; to go bankrupt
Example:
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The company will go belly up if sales don't improve soon.
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After several bad investments, his business finally went belly up.
2.
to die (often used for animals)
Example:
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My goldfish went belly up last night.
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The old dog finally went belly up after a long illness.
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