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Phrasal verbs starting with "fail"

4 phrasal verbs use this verb

fail of
C1

An archaic or literary expression meaning to not achieve, obtain, or succeed in something.

fail out
B2

To be forced to leave a school, university, or programme because of failing grades or not meeting academic requirements.

fail over
C1

In computing and networking, to automatically switch to a backup system, server, or process when the primary one fails.

fail up
C1

The phenomenon of advancing in one's career or gaining more responsibility despite performing poorly or failing, often through connections o