Meaning of the word "land up" in English

What does "land up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

land up

US /lænd ʌp/

UK /lænd ʌp/

to eventually reach a particular place or situation, especially an unexpected or undesirable one

Example:

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After all that traveling, we landed up in a small town in the middle of nowhere.

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If you keep making bad decisions, you'll land up in trouble.

Synonym:

end up wind up finish up arrive reach