Cari
to wither on the vine
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(of a plan or course of action) to fail to succeed or produce the expected results
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "wither on the vine" and when to use it?
The idiom "wither on the vine" has its origins in agriculture and horticulture, specifically in the context of fruit-bearing plants and vineyards. Figuratively, this expression is used to signify the failure or decline of a project, opportunity, or idea due to neglect, inaction, or a lack of development.
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The ambitious plans for the new product launch began to wither on the vine when the marketing team didn't follow through.
The once-promising startup began to wither on the vine when it failed to secure additional funding.
Without proper support and resources, the artistic initiative started to wither on the vine, despite its creative potential.
The community garden project began to wither on the vine when volunteers became too busy to maintain it.
The athlete's career started to wither on the vine after a series of injuries left him unable to compete.
