suffix
doing ... until going bankrupt; doing ... until going broke
Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb. Expresses that someone continues an action to the point of financial ruin. Colloquial and emphatic.
ギャンブルにハマって、使い倒れてしまった。
He got hooked on gambling and spent money until he went broke.
新しい事業に投資し倒れて、借金だけが残った。
He invested in a new business until he went bankrupt, and only debt remained.
suffix
falling short of one's reputation; failing to live up to one's appearance; falling through
Attaches to nouns, especially those describing a person's image or a plan. Indicates that the reality is disappointing compared to expectations. Often used in set phrases like 見掛け倒れ (all show, no substance) or 噂倒れ (not living up to the rumors).
あのレストランは見掛け倒れで、料理は大したことなかった。
That restaurant was all show and no substance; the food was nothing special.
彼の才能は噂倒れだった。
His talent didn't live up to the rumors.