follow through

See also: followthrough and follow-through

Contents

English

Pronunciation

• Audio (AU)

  (file)

Verb

follow through

1. (idiomatic) To finish; to complete, especially, of a commitment.

   I don't appreciate salesmen who make promises and then fail to follow through.

2. (idiomatic) to continue moving the arms (and any held implements, such as a bat or club) or legs after striking e.g. a ball

Antonyms

• backswing