follow-through
[fol-oh-throo, -throo]
- the completion of a motion, as in the stroke of a tennis racket.
- the portion of such a motion after the ball has been hit.
- the act of continuing a plan, project, scheme, or the like to its completion.
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Origin of follow-through
First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase follow through
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Examples from the Web for follow-through
Contemporary Examples
But he has been relatively much less impressive in the follow-through.
Historical Examples
Let us, for instance, examine these two statements with regard to the follow-through.
The Soul of GolfPercy Adolphus Vaile
Our staff artist caught him as he was shooting his first rock of the season, using the follow-through system.
The Beaver, Vol. I, No. 4, January 1921Hudson's Bay Company
One sometimes sees misguided golfers, or would-be golfers, practising their follow-through in a very theatrical manner.
The Soul of GolfPercy Adolphus Vaile
I think that Vardon's follow-through in his put is now not so low as it was, and the consequence is that his putting has improved.
The Soul of GolfPercy Adolphus Vaile
If the follow-through were short and wrong it would indicate that the work during the impact was wrong too.
The Soul of GolfPercy Adolphus Vaile
Word Origin and History for follow-through
n.
1897, of golf swings, from verbal phrase follow through. Figurative use from 1926.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper