# fail to do sth

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/fail-to-do-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

to not do something that you were expected or supposed to do.

## Examples

- I fail to do my homework on time sometimes.
- The company will fail to do the repairs this week because they lack the necessary parts.
- If the government continues to fail to do its duty regarding public safety, the citizens will likely demand a change in leadership.

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