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Definition ...only to do something in British English

...only to do something phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that what happens next is disappointing or unpleasant

Example

I tore open the box, only to discover that some of the parts were missing.

Synonyms and related words
follow ensue alternate
Definition ...only to do something in British English