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单词 wither on the vine
释义

wither on the vine

or die on the vine
to die or gradually come to an end
I talked to senior citizens and ordinary people all over this state who are worriedthat the American dream is dying on the vine.

Examples of 'wither on the vine' in a sentence
wither on the vine

The secularist myth (that 'religion' would wither on the vine) has proved false.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He was a workaholic who left her to wither on the vine.
The Sun (2012)
Ipsa expected the practice to 'wither on the vine', a source at the watchdog said.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Old reliables in the tax system, such as fuel duty, are being allowed to wither on the vine.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Last year, some had to let their grapes wither on the vine owing to the cool, wet weather.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
These vital services are proven to reduce reoffending and save public money, yet are being allowed to 'wither on the vine' amid a funding crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The problems we are having now are the consequence of a decade of letting the fruit wither on the vine.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Why can't the bumbag be left alone to wither on the vine, or rather on the belt to which it incongruously insists on being attached?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Why will sport endure long after more vacuous forms of entertainment wither on the vine?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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