Lingo
[go] to the wall
to suffer ruin, failure, or defeat, due to financial difficulties, and without the possibility of recovery or rescue
The origin of the idiom "go to the wall" is not entirely clear, but it has been in use since the 17th century. This idiom is used to describe someone or something that is facing imminent failure, ruin, or destruction, often due to challenging circumstances or overwhelming opposition.
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