Meaning of the word "the balloon goes up" in English

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the balloon goes up

US /ðə bəˈluːn ɡoʊz ʌp/
UK /ðə bəˈluːn ɡoʊz ʌp/
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Idiom

1.

a serious or unpleasant situation begins to develop

Example:
When the boss finds out about the mistake, the balloon goes up.
We need to be prepared for when the balloon goes up.
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