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Meaning of die on the vine | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To fail at an early stage or never come to fruition, typically due to neglect, infeasibility, or lack of resources.
    idiomatic
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see die, on, the, vine.

Examples

“His ambitious plan to build a flying car died on the vine.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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