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Come a cropper

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British SlangPlay
It's a British expression so it might not be understood globally, especially where British English isn't common. SlideIn an international meeting, saying 'come a cropper' confused my American colleagues.
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It doesn't mean a physical fall, but a figurative one related to making mistakes or failing tasks. SlideAfter missing his project deadline, he really came a cropper at work.
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Used to describe a situation with a poor or undesirable result, not a minor inconvenience. SlideI tried to fix the car myself and came a cropper when it broke down again.