follow through

Definitions

1. To execute or complete a commitment.
   idiomatic, intransitive
2. To continue moving the arms (and any held implements, such as a bat or club) or legs after striking e.g. a ball.
   idiomatic, intransitive
3. To defecate unintentionally as a result of a cough or sneeze, etc.
   euphemistic, intransitive, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“I don't appreciate salesmen who make⟳ promises and then fail⟳ to follow⟳ through.”

“They kicked around some ideas for doing their own⟳ thing, like⟳ moonlighting as music video producers, but they never followed through.”

“It looked like⟳ he'd just farted and followed through.”

“LORNA WYNDE: You cried so hard, you followed through in Oddbins.”

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