Meaning Of The Word Come a cropper

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What's The Definition Of Come a cropper?

come a cropper
phrase: If you say that someone has come a cropper, you mean that they have had an unexpected and embarrassing failure.

come a cropper in British English
to fail; be struck by some misfortune
to fall heavily
to fall heavily or headlong
to suffer a sudden and embarrassing failure

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