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单词 belly-up
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Definition of belly-up in English:

belly-up

adverb ˌbɛlɪˈʌp
  • 1In or into a position with the belly or underside facing upwards; specifically (especially of a fish) in or into this position as the result of dying.

  • 2Figurative informal (originally US). In or into a situation of having failed (especially financially), died, finished, or become defunct. Especially in "to go belly-up".

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Douglass (?1691–1752). From belly + up.

Definition of belly-up in US English:

belly-up

adverbˌbɛlɪˈʌp
  • 1In or into a position with the belly or underside facing upwards; specifically (especially of a fish) in or into this position as the result of dying.

  • 2Figurative informal (originally US). In or into a situation of having failed (especially financially), died, finished, or become defunct. Especially in "to go belly-up".

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Douglass (?1691–1752). From belly + up.

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