| Phrase/Idiom | also-ran |
|---|---|
| Definition | This term refers to an unsuccessful competitor whose performance is so much poorer than the winner’s that it appears insignificant. |
| Example | She entered the contest hoping that she wouldn’t end up as an also-ran. |
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