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go under

To descend into a body of water; to founder.

ˈɡoʊ ˈʌndɚCurrent182 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(idiomatic) To die.

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  • “Cute! Mine hates blankets 😔 I think he gets hot. So he just lays next to me, or flops over and puts his head on my leg. He's super protective so he only lays where he is facing and can see the door. He did go under the covers sometimes as a pup but it didn't last long 🤷🏻‍♀️”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Can bank of america go under? No one seems to like them”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I'll be vending there too!!! Ty for the visibility shoutout! This info definitely needs to get shared around more, I don't want it to go under the radar”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “honestly posting nsfw on tumblr is 50/50. i've seen posts that aren't explicit at all get hit with a content filter but completely unblurred porn tends to go under the radar sometimes so idk”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “If you're worried about possible messes you can also get a mat to go under the food/water bowls or feeding station! but definitely seperate rooms will help with changing their habits or making sure they don't get into each others food.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(idiomatic) To collapse or fail, e.g. by going bankrupt.

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  • “I think it's mixed. From what someone who read it told me, it only covers a single year of taxes (2025-2026). So you can't come to the conclusion that Tokyopop is doing poorly and about to go under.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Can't wait for so many byd cars to be snuggled in through Canada and Mexico, till all the American companies go under.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I don’t care, company can go under. Fuck em. I’ll get to work when I get to work I’m in no rush. Nobody’s communicating with me anyway I have no fucking idea what the plan is today.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Several commenters pointed out that "free fruit" isn't actually free. The cost to harvest, package, and transport the peaches often exceeds their value. For a farmer, paying to pick fruit that has no buyer is just a faster way to go under. 2/4”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

To descend into a body of water; to founder.

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