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go broke

Meaning: To run out of money completely; to become penniless.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

More idioms — Daily Life

  • go it alone — To travel some path or do some activity by oneself, often something dangerous or risky.
  • go out on a limb — To take a risk.
  • go to the dogs — To fall into disrepair; to deteriorate.
  • go with the flow — To take a relaxed attitude towards life.
  • golden age — A time when something is at its best.
  • good samaritan — A person who helps someone in trouble without thought of personal gain.

More English idioms

  • go for broke — To risk everything.
  • go haywire — To malfunction; to break down.
  • go off half-cocked — To do or say something in haste or without adequate planning or preparation.
  • go off the deep end — To become deeply involved with someone or something before one is ready; to go crazy.
  • go over with a bang — To be extremely successful.
  • go over like a lead balloon — To be completely unsuccessful, contrary to expectations; to fail.

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