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always a bridesmaid, never a bride
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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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Said of a person who has potential that is never fulfilled.
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always a bridesmaid, never a bride
After years of near-misses and being passed over for promotions, she was always a bridesmaid, never a bride in her professional life.
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After years of near-misses and being passed over for promotions, she was always a bridesmaid, never a bride in her professional life.
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