Catch Word #291 – English Idiom: What Does ‘Belly Up’ Mean?

In this Catch Word episode, you will learn two useful English idioms that describe financial failure. Andrew and Indiana explain what it means “to lose your shirt” and “to go belly up.” These expressions are common in news stories, business conversations, and everyday talk about money problems. Your hosts share clear examples from investing, gambling, restaurants, and regular life so you can understand how native speakers use these idioms naturally. What you’ll learn with this episode: How to use “lose your shirt” when someone loses a large amount of money How to use “go belly up” to talk abou...