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
CEFR B2to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment
fall in line
CEFR B1to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority
back to square one
CEFR B2to return to the beginning of a task after an attempt has failed
body blow
CEFR B2a major setback that seriously weakens a person, organization, or effort
give someone a run for their money
CEFR B1to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
go downhill
CEFR B1to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
Source methodology
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