go belly up
The phrase "go belly up" is an idiomatic expression that means to fail, go bankrupt, or become financially insolvent. It originates from the behavior of dead fish that float upside-down, exposing their bellies when they die. When a business or venture goes "belly up," it implies that it has collapsed or become unsuccessful.
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