Example
“Several useful accessibility improvements fell by the wayside when the budget was cut.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
fall on deaf ears
Neutral · CEFR B2
to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment
fall in line
Neutral · CEFR B1
to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority
back to square one
Neutral · CEFR B2
to return to the beginning of a task after an attempt has failed
body blow
Neutral · CEFR B2
a major setback that seriously weakens a person, organization, or effort
give someone a run for their money
Neutral · CEFR B1
to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
go downhill
Neutral · CEFR B1
to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.