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Meaning of non-starter | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

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

Equivalents

Deutsch aussichtslose Sache Griff ins Klo keine ernstzunehmende Idee Rohrkrepierer Schuss in den Ofen Totalausfall totgeborenes Kind

Examples

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

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

non-status Indian non-steroidal non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug non-stoichiometric compound Non-stop non-stop decay

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