His risky business plan came to grief very quickly.
come to grief
idiomTo suffer a disastrous outcome.
The inexperienced sailors ignored the storm warnings and eventually came to grief on the rocky coastline.
The ambitious political movement, once full of promise, ultimately came to grief when its leaders were exposed for corruption.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.
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come along
To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.