Meaning of 'Belly up'
What does the saying 'Belly up' mean?
Idiom: Belly up
Meaning:
If things go belly up, they go badly wrong.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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