Definition of 'drop by the wayside'

Verb

1. give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
      Synonyms: drop out give up fall by the wayside throw in throw in the towel quit chuck up the sponge
      Antonyms: enter participate

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