slip/fall through the net
phrase
: to fail to be noticed or included with others
There are plenty of talented players who slip through the net and never get to play professionally.
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“Slip/fall through the net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%2Ffall%20through%20the%20net. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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