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Definiția și Sensul lui "[come] a cropper"

to come a cropper
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to suddenly fail at something
to [come] a cropper definition and meaning

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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He has come a cropper in his business ventures, losing money in every investment.
The project is running behind schedule, and it looks like they're going to come a cropper.
If she doesn't study harder, she'll come a cropper in her exams.
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