go under
verb
went under; gone under; going under; goes under
: to be overwhelmed, destroyed, or defeated : fail
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What often went under the radar in his earlier seasons at Anfield was his ability to create as well as finish.
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Andy Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Almost going under twice — once 10 years ago and another time 15 years ago — taught them the importance of impressing upon young entrepreneurs the need to stay on top of cash-flow issues.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Think of flexibility as the social equivalent of flood insurance: When that trendy, highly specialized business goes under, property owners should be ready to retool.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
Jurado won despite De León — a former political giant whose reputation went under like the Titanic after his role in the 2022 City Hall audio leak scandal — and his acolytes running a red-baiting campaign against his opponent straight outta 1934.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Andy Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Almost going under twice — once 10 years ago and another time 15 years ago — taught them the importance of impressing upon young entrepreneurs the need to stay on top of cash-flow issues.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Think of flexibility as the social equivalent of flood insurance: When that trendy, highly specialized business goes under, property owners should be ready to retool.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
Jurado won despite De León — a former political giant whose reputation went under like the Titanic after his role in the 2022 City Hall audio leak scandal — and his acolytes running a red-baiting campaign against his opponent straight outta 1934.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Go under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20under. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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