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In some senses, non-starter is marked as idiomatic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
non-starter
noun 3
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2ADJ.
complete, foreseeable
VERB + NON-STARTER
regarded
Definitions
noun
1
Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race.
2
Something that is destined to fail from the outset; an impractical scheme.
Whatever is decided, it is clear that Crossrail 2 must be regarded as a non-starter for the foreseeable future.
3
An idea or argument that cannot be sensibly debated.
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Whatever is decided, it is clear that Crossrail 2 must be regarded as a non-starter for the foreseeable future.
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Bernie is a complete non-starter.
Tatoeba · #876437603
That idea is so dumb that it's a complete non-starter.
Tatoeba · #897763404
Under those circumstances, the idea of going to university was of course a non-starter.
Tatoeba · #9192750Usage Notes
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