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Definition come to grief in British English

come to grief phrase

phrase
1

to be unsuccessful

Example

This is a ground where Rangers have come to grief in the past.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
2

to have an accident

Example

The collection almost came to grief recently when a water pipe burst.

Synonyms and related words
run out of road suffer undergo
Definition come to grief in British English