suck under

verb2

1. •
   To pull (someone or something) under the surface of a body of water.

   • He was sucked under by the riptide.
   • The power of the riptide sucked him under.
2. •
   (figurative) To cause (someone or something) to figuratively drown, such as by succumbing to a pressure or problem.

   • Our country will be sucked under by my opponent's policies.