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English verb: fall by the wayside

1. fall by the wayside (competition) give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat


SamplesIn the second round, the challenger gave up.


Synonymschuck up the sponge, drop by the wayside, drop out, give up, quit, throw in, throw in the towel


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Antonymsenter, participate









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