Meaning of 'Do a Devon Loch'
What does the saying 'Do a Devon Loch' mean?
Idiom: Do a Devon Loch
Meaning:
If someone does a Devon Loch, they fail when they were very close to winning. Devon Loch was a horse that collapsed just short of the winning line of the Grand National race.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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