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drop by the wayside

1. To step out of a procession and stand nearby (due to not feeling fit to continue). I was supposed to walk in with my classmates, but I started to feel dizzy and dropped by the wayside.

2. To fail to stay at the same level of knowledge or proficiency as others. If you don't do your homework now, it won't be long before you drop by the wayside in this class.

fall by the wayside

1. To fail or fall behind at something. If you don't do your homework now, it won't be long before you fall by the wayside in this class.

2. To be discarded, ignored, rejected, or set aside in favor of other considerations or more urgent matters. With the economy suffering, the president's plan for environmental reform has increasingly fallen by the wayside.

See also: by, fall, wayside

go by the wayside

To be discarded, ignored, rejected, or set aside in favor of other considerations or more urgent matters. With the war in the Middle East intensifying, the president's plan for environmental reform has increasingly gone by the wayside.

drop by the wayside

and fall by the wayside

1. Lit. to leave a march or procession in exhaustion to recover beside the pathway. A few of the marchers dropped by the wayside in the intense heat.

2. Fig. to fail to keep up with others. Many of the students will drop by the wayside and never finish. Those who fall by the wayside will find it hard to catch up.

fall by the wayside

Fail to continue, drop out, as in At first she did well on the tour, but with all the pressure she soon fell by the wayside . This phrase appeared in William Tyndale's translation of the New Testament (1526; Luke 8:5).

See also: by, fall, wayside

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

fall by the wayside

COMMON

1. If someone falls by the wayside, they fail in something they are doing and give up trying to succeed in it. Players either perform well and deal with the pressure, or fall by the wayside. Only about half of this group will graduate. The rest will fall by the wayside. Note: You can also say that someone falls by the way. Various team members have fallen by the way over the years.

2. If something falls by the wayside, it fails or is forgotten about. His marriage had fallen by the wayside some years earlier. Other proposals fell by the wayside. Parties change over the years as games and dancing fall by the wayside. Note: You can also say that something falls by the way. Bullick said a number of other businesses had fallen by the way for similar reasons. Note: This expression comes from the story of the sower told by Jesus in the Bible. The seed which falls by the wayside and is eaten by birds represents the people who listen to what Jesus says, but are soon tempted by Satan and disregard what they have heard. (Mark 4:4)

See also: by, fall, wayside

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

fall by the wayside

1 fail to persist in an endeavour or undertaking. 2 be left without attention or help.

In sense 1 the phrase alludes to the biblical parable of the sower in Mark 4:3–20, and in particular to verse 4: ‘And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up’.

See also: by, fall, wayside

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

fall by the ˈwayside

not be able to continue something that needs effort, discipline, etc.; begin to be dishonest, immoral, etc: 25 students began the course but a number have fallen by the wayside and only 12 will be taking the exam.This is from a story in the Bible in which the seeds that fell by the wayside (= by the side of a path) did not grow.

See also: by, fall, wayside

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

fall by the wayside

To fail to continue; give up.

See also: by, fall, wayside

go by the wayside

To be set aside or discarded because of other considerations.

fall by the wayside, to

To drop out, fail to finish. The term comes from the Bible, specifically Jesus’s parable of the sower as related in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 13: “Behold, a sower went forth to sow and when he sowed, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and devoured them up.” The seeds then are likened to the word of God, and the fowls to the wicked who “snatch up” the word from those who do not understand it. Subsequently, persons who strayed from the straight and narrow were said to fall by the wayside. Jonathan Swift included it in his Polite Conversation (1738), “If you fall by the way, don’t stay to get up again.”

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释义	wayside drop by the wayside 1. To step out of a procession and stand nearby (due to not feeling fit to continue). I was supposed to walk in with my classmates, but I started to feel dizzy and dropped by the wayside. 2. To fail to stay at the same level of knowledge or proficiency as others. If you don't do your homework now, it won't be long before you drop by the wayside in this class. See also: by, drop, wayside fall by the wayside 1. To fail or fall behind at something. If you don't do your homework now, it won't be long before you fall by the wayside in this class. 2. To be discarded, ignored, rejected, or set aside in favor of other considerations or more urgent matters. With the economy suffering, the president's plan for environmental reform has increasingly fallen by the wayside. See also: by, fall, wayside go by the wayside To be discarded, ignored, rejected, or set aside in favor of other considerations or more urgent matters. With the war in the Middle East intensifying, the president's plan for environmental reform has increasingly gone by the wayside. See also: by, go, wayside Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. drop by the wayside and fall by the wayside 1. Lit. to leave a march or procession in exhaustion to recover beside the pathway. A few of the marchers dropped by the wayside in the intense heat. 2. Fig. to fail to keep up with others. Many of the students will drop by the wayside and never finish. Those who fall by the wayside will find it hard to catch up. See also: by, drop, wayside McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. fall by the wayside Fail to continue, drop out, as in At first she did well on the tour, but with all the pressure she soon fell by the wayside . This phrase appeared in William Tyndale's translation of the New Testament (1526; Luke 8:5). See also: by, fall, wayside The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. fall by the wayside COMMON 1. If someone falls by the wayside, they fail in something they are doing and give up trying to succeed in it. Players either perform well and deal with the pressure, or fall by the wayside. Only about half of this group will graduate. The rest will fall by the wayside. Note: You can also say that someone falls by the way. Various team members have fallen by the way over the years. 2. If something falls by the wayside, it fails or is forgotten about. His marriage had fallen by the wayside some years earlier. Other proposals fell by the wayside. Parties change over the years as games and dancing fall by the wayside. Note: You can also say that something falls by the way. Bullick said a number of other businesses had fallen by the way for similar reasons. Note: This expression comes from the story of the sower told by Jesus in the Bible. The seed which falls by the wayside and is eaten by birds represents the people who listen to what Jesus says, but are soon tempted by Satan and disregard what they have heard. (Mark 4:4) See also: by, fall, wayside Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. fall by the wayside 1 fail to persist in an endeavour or undertaking. 2 be left without attention or help. In sense 1 the phrase alludes to the biblical parable of the sower in Mark 4:3–20, and in particular to verse 4: ‘And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up’. See also: by, fall, wayside Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary fall by the ˈwayside not be able to continue something that needs effort, discipline, etc.; begin to be dishonest, immoral, etc: 25 students began the course but a number have fallen by the wayside and only 12 will be taking the exam.This is from a story in the Bible in which the seeds that fell by the wayside (= by the side of a path) did not grow. See also: by, fall, wayside Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary fall by the wayside To fail to continue; give up. See also: by, fall, wayside go by the wayside To be set aside or discarded because of other considerations. See also: by, go, wayside American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. fall by the wayside, to To drop out, fail to finish. The term comes from the Bible, specifically Jesus’s parable of the sower as related in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 13: “Behold, a sower went forth to sow and when he sowed, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and devoured them up.” The seeds then are likened to the word of God, and the fowls to the wicked who “snatch up” the word from those who do not understand it. Subsequently, persons who strayed from the straight and narrow were said to fall by the wayside. Jonathan Swift included it in his Polite Conversation (1738), “If you fall by the way, don’t stay to get up again.” See also: by, fall The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: drop by the wayside white coat hypertension crawl along fall by the wayside fall by the wayside, to feeling okay? dizzy with a dame brave it out brave out commiserate with References in periodicals archive Wayside Point has all the makings of being a great community." The Eggstra special Holly Jim, 82, said: "The number of homeless people we are seeing just now is the highest since I became involved with the Wayside 60 years ago. I have been helping the homeless here for 60 years. It's worse now than it has ever been; CHARITY'S GROWING BATTLE TO STOP PEOPLE FROM FALLING BY THE WAYSIDE; Stalwart's solution to crisis on our city streets Money from the wayside sale will go into an account Oregon uses for property transactions and to improve the state parks. State names highest bidder for former wayside Already 50 sites have been identified and another 100 spots for developing wayside amenities would soon be added to the list. HIGHWAY REVAMP AHEAD In the eighteen years of our existence at Wayside, we have faced our share of adversity. Urgent: support traditional Catholic schools The OED defines wayside as "The side of a road or path, the land bordering either side of the way." The "way" is the path or road itself. Hawthorne by the way 96, formerly of Oriole Avenue in Pawtucket passed away on February 26, 2014 at Wayside Hospice in Wayland, MA. Stella Petisce He turned that hard work into a blossoming landscaping and gardening business called Wayside Nursery in 1968 with his wife Jenine. Wayside Nursery--45 years and still going strong .. IN the 19th Century, wayside inns were often small. Teesside Trivia The literature reveals that there is a broad range of differentiated instructional techniques to choose from, but the best-laid plans tend to fall by the wayside in the face of the struggle between teaching and maintaining classroom control. How to Awaken an Appreciation for the Value of Practicing Learning Skills in an Environment of Poverty, Theft, Destruction and Violent Behavior KJ Ryan Ltd has agreed a ten-year lease with property firm Hortons' Estate for the brand new unit at Wayside Business Park, leaving its current base at Coventry Business Park. Manufacturing firm moves to Coventry site Hortons' Estate has secured a major manufacturing supplier at its Wayside Business Park in Coventry. Manufacturer is latest in at Midland site Wayside teaching; connecting with students to support learning. Wayside teaching; connecting with students to support learning League champions Bohemians will face non-league Bluebell or Wayside at Dalymount Park. SAINTS TO FACE DROGS YEOVIL manager Terry Skiverton has tried his luck at sports pyschology by suggesting that Walsall are a "bigger" club than the Glovers but have "fallen by the wayside". Terry plays mind games
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