C2idiominformalbusinessIELTS-friendly
go to the wall
USUK
for a business to fail and close because it has no money
British, mostly in news. Compare 'go out of business' (neutral) and 'go belly up' (slang).
In context
Dozens of travel agencies went to the wall when the borders closed.
If the bank refuses the loan, the factory could go to the wall.
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