The business 'went belly-up' [=went bankrupt] during the long recession.
The team 'went belly-up' in the play-offs.
a middle-aged man with a big 'beer belly'
(..) Oh, I'll admit I've been at fault, too. But Bonnie's going to have a place among decent people. Yes, even if we both have to crawl on our bellies to every fat old cat. Good morning, Mrs. Meade. Good morning, Captain Butler. Good morning, Scarlett. Mrs. Merriwether, I've always had (..)1939 Gone with the Wind