go under

verb

1. also preposition to sink below (a surface)
2. to founder or drown
3. to be conquered or overwhelmed

   the firm went under in the economic crisis

Example Sentences

First, Springbok scrum-half Williams sauntered through some soft fringe defence and nonchalantly rounded Steward to go under the posts.

From BBC

A Cold War nuclear bunker with no toilet or running water is to go under the hammer in a 24-hour online auction.

From BBC

He has seen his difficult periods out, without going under, and has kept on being himself - wanting the ball, winning the ball, and doing the right things.

From BBC

Her dentist said she would need to go under general anaesthetic and told her parents that would mean waiting for over a year.

From BBC

Despite his menacing power, two-time Olympian Beterbiev's boxing skills often go under the radar.

From BBC

Related Words

• bankrupt
• drown