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belly up

/ˈbɛli ʌp/

Meaning 1

completely failed or bankrupt.

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

Meaning 2

to approach a bar or counter

“We decided to belly up to the bar.”
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Illustration of belly up: to approach a bar or counter

Meaning 3

to approach closely or come near

“He decided to belly up to the crowded bar.”
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Illustration of belly up: to approach closely or come near