follow through

See also: followthrough and follow-through

English

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Verb

follow through

1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To execute or complete a commitment.

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

2. (intransitive, 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