fail in



fail in something

to have not earned passing or satisfactory grades in some school subject. George is failing in geometry. I hope I do not fail in math.
See also: fail

fail in

v.
1. To fail to achieve some goal or effort: I am failing in all of my attempts to win the contest.
2. To achieve unsatisfactory grades in an academic subject: Because I am failing in math, I am seeing a tutor.
3. To give someone an unsatisfactory grade in an academic subject: My teacher failed me in algebra despite my hard work.
See also: fail

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kerman-Basque
Trevino[trə'vi:nəu]
Rheia-Greek Mythology
Charis['tʃæris]
Aysel-Turkish, Azerbaijani
Apostolos-Greek