Cool MateMeaning of Goes to the wall
To reach a point of failure or extreme difficulty.
In simple words: To fail or be in a difficult situation.
Goes to the wall in a sentence
- After several bad decisions, his business really goes to the wall.
- When the team lost their star player, they went to the wall in the playoffs.
- Her finances went to the wall after the unexpected expenses.
- If you don’t change your approach, you will soon go to the wall.
How to use Goes to the wall
Typically used to describe financial or personal failure. Avoid using in formal contexts as it sounds too casual.
Grammar pattern
chunk expression
Memory hint
Think of a wall where someone runs out of options.
Related words
Collocations with Goes to the wall
- goes to the wall for money
- goes to the wall in business
- goes to the wall under pressure
Synonyms for Goes to the wall
- fails
- falls apart
- breaks down
- collapses
- stumbles
Common mistakes with Goes to the wall
- Confusing with similar phrases like 'hits the wall'.
- Using it in overly formal writing or speech.
- Misinterpreting its meaning as physically going to a wall.
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Goes to the wall in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يصل إلى الحائط
يفشل أو يكون في موقف صعب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শেষ হয়ে যাওয়া, মুখ থুবড়ে পড়া
ব্যর্থ হওয়া বা খুব কঠিন পরিস্থিতিতে পড়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Geht den Bach runter
Scheitern oder in einer schwierigen Situation sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Ir a la quiebra / Estar en apuros
Fracasar o estar en una situación difícil.
- Persianفارسی
به بنبست رسیدن
شکست خوردن یا در وضعیت دشواری بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Faire faillite, être en difficulté
Échouer ou se retrouver dans une situation compliquée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दीवाल पर जाना
असफल होना या कठिन परिस्थिति में होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Andare a gambe all'aria, Fallire
Fallire o trovarsi in una situazione difficile.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ir à falência, Quebrar
Falhar ou estar numa situação difícil.
- RussianРусский
терпеть крах, оказаться в трудном положении
Провалиться или оказаться в сложной ситуации.
- Urduاردو
دیوالے تے جاندا اے
ناکام ہونا یا مشکل صورتحال میں ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
Goes to the wall
遇到大麻烦，快要不行了。
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Frequently asked questions about Goes to the wall
What does Goes to the wall mean?
To fail or be in a difficult situation.
What is the definition of Goes to the wall?
To reach a point of failure or extreme difficulty.
How do you use Goes to the wall in a sentence?
After several bad decisions, his business really goes to the wall.
Can you give another example of Goes to the wall?
When the team lost their star player, they went to the wall in the playoffs.
What are synonyms for Goes to the wall?
Common alternatives include fails, falls apart, breaks down, collapses, stumbles.
What words go with Goes to the wall?
It commonly pairs with goes to the wall for money, goes to the wall in business, goes to the wall under pressure.
What are common mistakes when using Goes to the wall?
Confusing with similar phrases like 'hits the wall'. Using it in overly formal writing or speech. Misinterpreting its meaning as physically going to a wall.
How do you pronounce Goes to the wall?
US: //ɡoʊz tə ðə wɔl//, UK: //ɡəʊz tə ðə wɔːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Goes to the wall formal or informal?
"Goes to the wall" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Goes to the wall?
Typically used to describe financial or personal failure. Avoid using in formal contexts as it sounds too casual.