Meaning of non-starter | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race.
2. Something that is destined to fail from the outset; an impractical scheme.
3. An idea or argument that cannot be sensibly debated.
   idiomatic

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Examples

“Whatever is decided, it is clear that Crossrail 2 must be regarded as a non-starter for the foreseeable future.”

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