die on the vine

phrase

Synonyms of die on the vinenext
: to fail especially at an early stage through lack of support or enthusiasm
let the proposal die on the vine

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“Die on the vine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20on%20the%20vine. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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