follow-through
Use Follow-through in a sentence
oʊˌθru, -ˈθru noun
1.
the completion of a motion, as in the stroke of a tennis racket.
2.
the portion of such a motion after the ball has been hit.
3.
the act of continuing a plan, project, scheme, or the like to its completion.
Origin:
1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase follow through
1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase follow through
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| follow-through | |
noun | |
| 1. | carrying some project or intention to full completion; "I appreciated his follow-through on his promise" |
| 2. | the act of carrying a stroke to its natural completion; "his follow-through was straight down the line toward the target"; "squash can be dangerous if your opponent has a long follow-through" |
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Follow-through
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
Clients expect follow-through when they've paid for your products or services.
Worse, there is no discussion with the line manager about implications or follow-through.
But, as with everything else she does, there's nowhere near enough follow-through.
The eighth was waved off because he stepped over the line on his follow-through.
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