Meaning of follow through | Babel Free

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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