going under
phraseUK /ˌɡəʊɪŋ ˈʌndə/
US /ˌɡoʊɪŋ ˈʌndər/
Sinking below the water or the ground.
The boat is going under because it has a hole in it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Failing or losing a business.
The little shop is going under because not enough people buy things there.
3. Losing a game or a fight.
The team is going under after losing three games in a row.
4. Being put to sleep by medicine before an operation.
She is going under for her surgery this morning.