How to Pronounce "go to the wall"
expression
GOH tuh THUH WAL
goh tuh THUH WAUL
Definition
To fail completely, especially in business or financially; to go bankrupt or be defeated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh THUH WAL
UK
goh tuh THUH WAUL
Listen in Context
If the company doesn't get help soon, it will go to the wall.
Several small stores had to go to the wall last year.
Without support, they may go to the wall soon.
Many restaurants went to the wall during the lockdown.