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drop by the wayside::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chuck up the sponge, drop out, fall by the wayside, give up, quit, throw in, throw in the towel |
Examples of drop by the wayside
drop by the wayside
Some fishermen do drop by the wayside, often those who fish only a small amount of time.
From the theatlantic.com
To stop learning is to fall behind and drop by the wayside.
From the usatoday.com
However, he is listed as number 41 in the order of entry and will need 17 to drop by the wayside if he is to make the cut.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Like others, I found the demonic threat too fearsome to engage and saw many an injured traveler drop by the wayside.
From the nytimes.com
Overdose and you may drop by the wayside.
From the newscientist.com
But I have many more who do the minimum or drop by the wayside, prey to the other distractions in their life and on their computer.
From the nation.time.com
I think they're both awesome and drop many others by the wayside.
From the guardian.co.uk
