[fall|drop] by the wayside

to fail to keep on doing something

I was supposed to walk in with my classmates, but I started to feel dizzy and dropped by the way.
Many of her colleagues had fallen by the wayside.

同义词：

drop by the wayside throw in the towel quit drop out chuck up the sponge give up throw in

反义词：

to not have the same importance or urgency as something else

The idiom "fall by the wayside" originated from the practice of traveling along a path or road. In this metaphorical sense, it refers to someone or something being left behind or abandoned during a journey or process. The phrase is used to suggest that the person or thing in question fails to keep up or maintain the same level of importance, relevance, or progress as others.

Many aspiring musicians start their careers with great enthusiasm, but few succeed; most talented individuals unfortunately fall by the wayside.
When the company faced financial difficulties, several projects had to be discontinued, and some employees fell by the wayside as a result of downsizing.
In the competitive world of sports, some athletes rise to stardom, while others with potential drop by the wayside due to injuries or lack of opportunity.
The political campaign began with numerous candidates, but as the race progressed, several contenders dropped by the wayside due to low poll numbers or scandals.
During the pursuit of higher education, some students struggle to keep up with the demands of their studies and eventually fall by the wayside, opting to drop out of school.