came a cropper

The phrase “came a cropper” has 4 syllables: came a crop-per.

It's pronounced as /keɪm ə ˈkrɒpər/.


What is synonym and antonym for came a cropper?

In the thesaurus, “came a cropper” has 14 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for came a cropper along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for came a cropper

Antonyms for came a cropper

  • came off
  • clicked
  • delivered
  • prevailed
  • succeeded
  • went
  • went over
  • worked out

Example Sentences

  • Despite his confidence, he came a cropper during the final round of the competition.
  • The ambitious business venture came a cropper due to unforeseen financial difficulties.
  • Her plan to surprise everyone at the party came a cropper when she forgot to bring the decorations.
  • The team's strategy came a cropper when their main player was injured just before the match.
  • He came a cropper trying to fix the old car, leading to even more repairs needed.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to came a cropper, such as: bombed, came off, came to grief, came up empty, clicked, collapsed, delivered.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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