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

Initially there was confusion around whether the chance carried, but replays showed Khawaja misjudged it, allowing the ball to go under his fingertips.

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A three-bedroom house is going under the hammer for just £12,000 after a warning that any new owners will have to rid the home of a pigeon infestation.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• bankrupt
• drown