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belly up

idiom

Dead or defunct.


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  1. 01

    belly up to the bar

    To commit oneself to a challenge or task; to accept a responsibility; to acknowledge a fact.

  2. 02

    Delhi belly

    Digestive illness or diarrhea, especially if suffered by a visitor to India.

  3. 03

    fire in the belly

    The emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.

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