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fail at something

Idiom Success

Meaning

to not succeed in doing something

Example Sentences

"He tried to fix the car, but he failed at something."

Related Expressions

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to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations

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to be the most powerful person in a group or family

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to be extremely excited or surprised

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to establish an example of excellence that others strive to...

Blue skies thinking

Creative or open-minded thinking without limits.

at your wit’s end

to be very worried and not know what to do next