| Phrase/Idiom | fall at the first hurdle |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you fall at the first hurdle, you fail to overcome the first difficulty encountered. |
| Example | Marry has fallen at the first hurdle. She has missed the bus and lost the target. |
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