follow-through

American  

[fol-oh-throo, -throo] / ˈfɒl oʊˌθru, -ˈθru /

noun

1. the completion of a motion, as in the stroke of a tennis racket.

2. the portion of such a motion after the ball has been hit.

3. the act of continuing a plan, project, scheme, or the like to its completion.

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follow through British  

verb

1. sport to complete (a stroke or shot) by continuing the movement to the end of its arc

2. (tr) to pursue (an aim) to a conclusion

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noun

1. sport

   1. the act of following through

   2. the part of the stroke after the ball has been hit

2. the completion of a procedure, esp after a first action

follow through Idioms  

1. In sports such as tennis or golf, carry a stroke to completion after striking the ball. For example, You don't follow through on your backhand, so it goes into the net . [Late 1800s]

2. Carry an object, project, or intention to completion; pursue fully. For example, She followed through on her promise to reorganize the department . Also see follow up , def. 1.

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Etymology

Origin of follow-through

First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase follow through

Example Sentences

As buyers rotate toward areas showing sustained upside follow-through, these healthcare names look poised to extend their momentum and deliver standout performance in the weeks ahead.

From Barron's

However, Pettit flagged that some areas of the market are “running well ahead of fundamental follow-through.”

From MarketWatch

The key will be avoiding any significant downside follow-through from last week.

From Barron's

Traders are betting this is another instance of tough talk with little follow-through.

From Barron's

Of specific import will be the follow-through on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s suggestion that China will delay export controls on rare earth elements for up to a year.

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