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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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The two-toed sloth went under the knife after keepers noticed swellings on the sides of its face, with investigations showing two root abscesses.

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I know Arsenal have been very impressive against Real Madrid but the team who appear to have gone under the radar to reach the semi-finals for me are Inter Milan.

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After being stored for more than 30 years in a loft, the sleeve is going under the hammer at auctioneers, Wessex Auction Rooms, in Wiltshire.

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I know those people who are worried suggest that when things change and NIL deals have to be approved by a clearinghouse, we’re just going to see many of those deals go under the table.

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His business went under, and the bank is still seeking repossession of his home, something Martin is fighting in court.

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