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belly up

/ˈbɛli ʌp/

Meaning 1

To fail completely or go bankrupt.

“The old diner went belly up last month.”
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Illustration of belly up: To fail completely or go bankrupt.

Meaning 2

approach closely or near to someone

“He walked belly up to the counter.”
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Illustration of belly up: approach closely or near to someone

Meaning 3

to approach closely or come near

“The puppy belly up to its owner for affection.”
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Illustration of belly up: to approach closely or come near