GO BY THE WAYSIDE

Hello everyone,

How to look for a date has changed a lot lately. In the 21st century, experts believe that  good personality has gone by the wayside. Income and looks play more important roles.

Can you figure out the meaning of  ' go by the wayside ' ???


another example:


 When did proper grammar go by the wayside?

http://www.experienceproject.com/question-answer/When-Did-Proper-Grammar-Go-By-The-Wayside/2090487

It means :

1. to be put aside, shelved, or discarded.

FLY OFF THE SHELF

Dear student,

'To fly off the shelf' means to sell things fast and easily. I've also heard the expression "to sell like hot cakes"

e.g.

If you mark down the price by 30%, those tablets will fly off the shelves.

or

Souvenirs fly off the shelf as prince's plans go out the window

Big day becomes next day but sellers of out of date memorabilia cash in

http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/apr/05/monarchy.stephenbates