Die on the vine Meaning in English
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Definition
If an idea, plan, or project dies on the vine, it fails before it has a chance to grow or succeed. Often, it means something is ignored or not supported, so it never develops.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal/neutral idiom, common in business, politics, or everyday speech for ideas/projects that fail early. Does NOT refer to actual death; it's about unused potential. Avoid using literally for plants. Related expressions: 'fizzle out,' 'fall through.'
Example Sentences
Our proposal died on the vine because no one supported it.
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Many good ideas die on the vine without funding.
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If you ignore your dreams, they might die on the vine.
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The app sounded promising, but it died on the vine after the developers lost interest.
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Without someone to champion the project, it'll just die on the vine.
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Sometimes, even with a lot of enthusiasm at first, group projects die on the vine when no one takes responsibility.
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