Go to the wall

verb phrase

To fail or collapse, especially for a business or organization.

If we don't secure more funding, our company may go to the wall.
Visual representation of "go to the wall" - To fail or collapse, especially for a business or organization

Often appears as...

  • company go to the wall
  • business go to the wall
verb phrase

To make the maximum effort or sacrifice for something.

He's determined to go to the wall to get this project completed.
Visual representation of "go to the wall" - To make the maximum effort or sacrifice for something

Often appears as...

  • go to the wall for someone
  • go to the wall for something
verb phrase

To fail or collapse, especially for a business or organization.

If we don't secure more funding, our company may go to the wall.
Visual representation of "go to the wall" - To fail or collapse, especially for a business or organization

Often appears as...

  • company go to the wall
  • business go to the wall
verb phrase

To make the maximum effort or sacrifice for something.

He's determined to go to the wall to get this project completed.
Visual representation of "go to the wall" - To make the maximum effort or sacrifice for something

Often appears as...

  • go to the wall for someone
  • go to the wall for something
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Visual representation of "go to the wall"
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Business Context

Typically used in financial or business situations to describe a failure or closure.

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With the current economy, small shops are often going to the wall.
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Metaphorical Barrier

Imagines a situation where someone is up against a wall, symbolizing no way to move forward.

Illustration for Metaphorical Barrier
The startup went to the wall after its product flopped.
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Negative Outcome

Conveys a sense of finality and negative result, often after effort has been made.

Illustration for Negative Outcome
After struggling for months, the theatre group went to the wall.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Business Context

Typically used in financial or business situations to describe a failure or closure.

Illustration for Business Context
With the current economy, small shops are often going to the wall.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Barrier

Imagines a situation where someone is up against a wall, symbolizing no way to move forward.

Illustration for Metaphorical Barrier
The startup went to the wall after its product flopped.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Outcome

Conveys a sense of finality and negative result, often after effort has been made.

Illustration for Negative Outcome
After struggling for months, the theatre group went to the wall.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Business Context

Typically used in financial or business situations to describe a failure or closure.

Illustration for Business Context
With the current economy, small shops are often going to the wall.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Barrier

Imagines a situation where someone is up against a wall, symbolizing no way to move forward.

Illustration for Metaphorical Barrier
The startup went to the wall after its product flopped.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Outcome

Conveys a sense of finality and negative result, often after effort has been made.

Illustration for Negative Outcome
After struggling for months, the theatre group went to the wall.
Visual representation of the word "Go to the wall"

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