Meaning of 'Come a cropper'
What does the saying 'Come a cropper' mean?
Idiom: Come a cropper
Meaning:
Someone whose actions or lifestyle will inevitably result in trouble is going to come a cropper.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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