功败垂成

gōng bài chuí chéng

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Definitions

1. to fail within sight of success (idiom); last-minute failure
2. to fall at the last hurdle
3. snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

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Child Words of 功败垂成

meritorious deed or service

to hang (down)

to succeed

to defeat