to abdicate

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to backfire

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at the expense of

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deficiency

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to elude

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to doom

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fiasco

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to flatline

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to flounder

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futile

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hassle

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ill-fated

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to implode

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inauspicious

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inconvenience

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in vain

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to languish

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lost cause

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to miscarry

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nonentity

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to overreach

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pathetic

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to plague

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precarious

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to scupper

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setback

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to strike out

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to unravel

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to talk down

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An underdog is a person or team in a competition that is expected to lose or is considered less likely to win. They are often at a disadvantage due to factors like skill, experience, or resources compared to stronger or more favored opponents. Despite these odds, underdogs can sometimes surprise others by achieving unexpected success or victories. The term "underdog" is often used to highlight the struggle or perseverance of someone trying to overcome challenges in the pursuit of success.

What is an "underdog"?

underdog

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unattainable

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thorny

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to break down

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The origin of the idiom "fall flat" is uncertain, but it is believed to be related to the idea of a joke or comedic performance that fails to elicit the desired response from the audience, causing the energy or mood of the performance to "fall flat." Over time, the phrase has come to be used more generally to describe any situation where something fails to achieve the desired outcome, whether it be a joke, a performance, a product launch, or any other situation where success or impact is expected.

What is the origin of the idiom "fall flat" and when to use it?

to [fall] flat

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fatally

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to haunt

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to [miss] the mark

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Here you will learn some English words about failure, such as "abdicate", "fiasco", "languish", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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