go under
verb
went under; gone under; going under; goes under
: to be overwhelmed, destroyed, or defeated : fail
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Rural businesses that cater to the agriculture sector could go under, property taxes that fund local schools will likely plummet and farmers could be forced to default on debts to community lenders, the economists forecast.
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Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024
In times of financial distress, companies have to avail themselves of every opportunity to avoid going under, to avoid wasting the effort and resources invested by its founders, as well as preserving jobs and value.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Know where very heavy objects are on the floor above, i.e., pianos, refrigerators, waterbeds, etc., and do not go under them.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
Seeking insights into ways to reform health care for the aged, Mr. Pryor went under cover in 1970 as a volunteer at nursing homes in the Washington region.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
What’s the upside of going under the luxury tax line?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
But not that kind of pain: The 31-year-old says she's never gone under the knife.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024
Ironically, Purdue rolls to a big win and two-time Player of the Year Zach Edey goes under both his points and rebounds totals.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
According to the listing, the contents of the home are being sold separately and include a 425-piece collection of Tiffany silver flatware, which is set to go under the hammer in New Orleans with Neal Auction Company.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024
In times of financial distress, companies have to avail themselves of every opportunity to avoid going under, to avoid wasting the effort and resources invested by its founders, as well as preserving jobs and value.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Know where very heavy objects are on the floor above, i.e., pianos, refrigerators, waterbeds, etc., and do not go under them.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
Seeking insights into ways to reform health care for the aged, Mr. Pryor went under cover in 1970 as a volunteer at nursing homes in the Washington region.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
What’s the upside of going under the luxury tax line?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
But not that kind of pain: The 31-year-old says she's never gone under the knife.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024
Ironically, Purdue rolls to a big win and two-time Player of the Year Zach Edey goes under both his points and rebounds totals.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
According to the listing, the contents of the home are being sold separately and include a 425-piece collection of Tiffany silver flatware, which is set to go under the hammer in New Orleans with Neal Auction Company.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Go under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20under. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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