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come a cropper
/kˈʌm ɐ kɹˈɒpə/
/kˈʌm ɐ kɹˈɑːpɚ/
to come a cropper
[FRASE]What is the origin of the idiom "come a cropper" and when to use it?
The idiom "come a cropper" is believed to have emerged in Britain in the early 19th century, and may have originally referred to a horse that stumbled and fell during a race. This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone has experienced a sudden and unexpected setback or failure, often as a result of their own actions or decisions.
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1. If she doesn't study harder, she'll come a cropper in her exams.
2. He has come a cropper in his business ventures, losing money in every investment.
3. The project is running behind schedule, and it looks like they're going to come a cropper.
4. But that's why John Kennedy came a cropper with Eleanor Roosevelt, because she thought him too moderate.
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