Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-fall-by-the-wayside
Phrase
/təˈfɔːl baɪ ðə ˈweɪˌsaɪd/
Definition
To fail to continue or to become less important or neglected.
Examples
- Many small businesses fell by the wayside during the economic downturn.
- If we don’t stay focused, our project may fall by the wayside.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to people, plans, or ideas that do not progress or are abandoned along the journey.
Synonyms
- be overlooked
- be neglected
- be abandoned
- drop out
