Meanings
From a fight or military retreating until they cannot escape; see have one's back to the wall and retreat to the wall doctrine in common law.
How to pronounce "go to the wall":
AU
To make an all-out effort.
To fail, to run out of options.
To be put aside or forgotten.
To take an extreme and determined position or measure.
Example Sentences
1
The political candidate's scandal caused his reputation to go to the wall.
2
The team's poor performance in the game made their championship hopes go to the wall.
3
The failing business had to go to the wall after several unsuccessful attempts to turn it around.
4
The organization's lack of funding made their plans go to the wall.
5
He ignored all warning signs and let his finances go to the wall.