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come to grief

idiom
Meaning

To suffer a disastrous outcome.


Examples
SIMPLE

His risky business plan came to grief very quickly.

CONTEXTUAL

The inexperienced sailors ignored the storm warnings and eventually came to grief on the rocky coastline.

COMPLEX

The ambitious political movement, once full of promise, ultimately came to grief when its leaders were exposed for corruption.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  3. 03

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  4. 04

    come a cropper

    To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

  5. 05

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  6. 06

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  7. 07

    come alive

    to become responsive and animated.

  8. 08

    come along

    To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.

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