wither on the vine

US /ˈwɪðər ɑn ðə vaɪn/
UK /ˈwɪðər ɑn ðə vaɪn/
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am Weinstock verkümmern, nicht zur Entfaltung kommen

to be neglected or to fail to develop or succeed because of a lack of support, attention, or opportunity

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Many good ideas wither on the vine due to lack of funding.
Viele gute Ideen verkümmern am Weinstock mangels Finanzierung.
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Without proper mentorship, young talents can easily wither on the vine.
Ohne angemessene Betreuung können junge Talente leicht verkümmern.
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