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Non-starter

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race.
  2. 2
    Something that is destined to fail from the outset; an impractical scheme.

    "Whatever is decided, it is clear that Crossrail 2 must be regarded as a non-starter for the foreseeable future."

  3. 3
    An idea or argument that cannot be sensibly debated. idiomatic

Etymology

From non- + starter.

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