Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Fall By The Wayside.
Fall 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 by the waysidedrop outgive upquitthrow in the towelExample Sentences
"Many New Year's resolutions fall by the wayside after just a few weeks."
"Despite their talent, many young musicians eventually fall by the wayside in the fiercely competitive industry."
"Some startups fall by the wayside due to a lack of funding."
"In today's fast-paced world, friendships often fall by the wayside due to busy schedules."
"Many politicians promise significant changes during campaigns, but their promises often fall by the wayside once they are elected."
