“Fall by the wayside”

Definition

To fail to continue or be forgotten.

Examples

Examples

“Many plans fall by the wayside without discipline.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Fall by the wayside" mean?
"Fall by the wayside" means to fail to continue or be forgotten..
How do you use "Fall by the wayside" in a sentence?
Example: "Many plans fall by the wayside without discipline."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Fall by the wayside"?
Сойти с дистанции или быть забытым. / Կանգ առնել, չշարունակվել կամ մոռացվել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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