DROP BY THE WAYSIDE
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Drop By The Wayside.
Drop By The Wayside - as a verb
Give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
Example: "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chuck up the spongedrop outfall by the waysidegive upquitthrow in the towelExample Sentences
"Many aspiring actors drop by the wayside as they struggle to find success in the industry."
"Some students drop by the wayside when they face academic challenges that seem insurmountable."
"In the competitive world of business, many startups drop by the wayside before they have a chance to thrive."
"The company's outdated practices caused it to drop by the wayside as competitors embraced new technologies."
"Many friendships drop by the wayside when people move to different cities or pursue different paths in life."
