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wither on the vine

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To be unsuccessful due to neglect or inaction.

idiomatic

Examples

“Common Cause brought some Scottish intellectuals together, while Scotland United, an alliance of politicians, novelists and pop stars, held two successful rallies and proposed a multi-option referendum on the constitution. These two organizations soon withered on the vine.”

CEFR level

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

wither'd withered withered away withered on the vine witherest withereth

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