wither on the vine
To be unsuccessful due to neglect or inaction.
Common Cause brought some Scottish intellectuals together, while Scotland United, an alliance of politicians, novelists and pop stars, held two successful rallies and proposed a mu
wither
UK /ˈwɪðɚ/ US /ˈwɪðɚ/
verb 6adv 1name 1
Definitions
verb
1
To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
The flowers began to wither in the hot sun without enough water.
She watched as the old tree slowly withered with time.
2
To cause to shrivel or dry up.
There was a man which had his hand withered.
This is man, old, wrinkled, faded, withered.
3
To lose vigour or power; to languish; to waste away; to pass away.
names that must not wither
States thrive or wither as moons wax and wane.
4
To become helpless due to emotion.
5
To make helpless due to emotion.
adv
1
Against, in opposition to.
verb
1
To go against, resist; oppose.
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