Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-by-the-wayside
idiom
/ˈɡoʊ baɪ ðə ˈweɪˌsaɪd/
Definition
To fall into neglect or be discarded.
Examples
- Many traditions have gone by the wayside as technology has advanced.
- Some important safety features were allowed to go by the wayside during the budget cuts.
Meaning
This phrase means to be ignored or overlooked, often used in the context of things or people that are no longer taken into account.
Synonyms
- fall by the wayside
- be disregarded
- be overlooked
