follow through

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === follow through (third-person singular simple present follows through, present participle following through, simple past and past participle followed through) (intransitive, idiomatic) To execute or complete a commitment. (intransitive, idiomatic) To continue moving the arms (and any held implements, such as a bat or club) or legs after striking e.g. a ball. Antonym: backswing (intransitive, slang, euphemistic) To defecate unintentionally as a result of a cough or sneeze, etc. 2014, Toast of London (TV series), "Fool in Love" (episode) LORNA WYNDE: You cried so hard, you followed through in Oddbins. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====