“Go belly up”

Definition

To fail completely, especially a business.

Examples

Examples

“The startup went belly up after two years.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Go belly up" mean?
"Go belly up" means to fail completely, especially a business..
How do you use "Go belly up" in a sentence?
Example: "The startup went belly up after two years."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Go belly up"?
Полностью провалиться, особенно о бизнесе. / Լիովին ձախողվել, հատկապես բիզնեսի մասին։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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