Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-by-the-wayside
idiom
/fɔːl baɪ ðə ˈweɪˌsaɪd/
Definition
To fail to keep up with or maintain standards, often resulting in becoming neglected or abandoned.
Examples
- The project had so many delays that many of its original goals fell by the wayside.
- As the company grew, smaller clients began to fall by the wayside.
Meaning
This phrase expresses the idea of someone or something being left behind, particularly when circumstances change or when effort wanes.
Synonyms
- Neglected
- Abandoned
- Overlooked
- Left behind
