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go to the wall ​Definitions and Synonyms

phrase​British​informal

DEFINITIONS1

1. 1

   to fail, especially when this involves losing all your business and money

   No-one was surprised when the company finally went to the wall.

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   To fail, or to stop being successful

   fail

   founder

   languish

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   Closing a business and ceasing to operate a business

   close

   shut down

   wind up

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