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flunk out

idiom
Meaning

To fail to finish school, or a given subject, program or course, due to academic shortcomings; i.e., to have too many flunking or failing grades (marks).


Examples
SIMPLE

If you do not study, you will flunk out of school.

CONTEXTUAL

He spent all his time playing video games instead of attending classes, so he eventually flunked out of university.

COMPLEX

Despite his initial promise, his persistent refusal to engage with the curriculum ensured he would inevitably flunk out of the prestigious program.

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