always a bridesmaid, never a bride

Phrase

Said of a person who has potential that is never fulfilled.

Japanese Meaning

潜在能力はあるが、一度も自分の成功につながらない状況を表す。 / 素質や可能性はあるにもかかわらず、実際にチャンスを生かせず、常に他者の影に隠れてしまうという意味。

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

何年もの間、昇進の機会を逃し続けた彼女は、常に補助的な立場にとどまり、仕事では決して主役になれなかった。

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Said of a person who has potential that is never fulfilled.

Sword Dancer seemed destined to be always a bridesmaid, never a bride, after losing the Kentucky derby by a nose to Tomy Lee and finishing second, beaten four lengths, to Royal Orbit in the Preakness.

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always a bridesmaid

（ canonical ）

never a bride

（ canonical ）

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