verb
Meaning 1
Synonym of fall at the last hurdle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: fall at the last hurdle
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
fall at the final hurdle
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːl æt ðə ˌfaɪnl̩ ˈhɜːdl̩/
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General-American: /ˈfɔl æt ðə ˌfaɪn(ə)l ˈhɝd(ə)l/
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rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)dəl
History
Etymology
See fall at the last hurdle.