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Wither on the vine

verb

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  1. 1
    To be unsuccessful due to neglect or inaction. idiomatic

    "Common Cause brought some Scottish intellectuals together, while Scotland United, an alliance of politicians, novelists and pop stars, held two successful rallies and proposed a multi-option referendum on the constitution. These two organizations soon withered on the vine."

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